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N438 TDW

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,684 mi
Last recorded145,684 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 145,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,525 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 141,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 134,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light inop.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 133,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 130,691 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 130,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs slightly corroded

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,963 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

water leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 118,346 miles

exhaust corroded back box

Fail 19 Sep 2007 105,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,106 miles

offside front roll bar drop link has play

Pass 23 Sep 2005 86,160 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 86,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N438 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N438 TDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N438 TDW registered?

N438 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is N438 TDW safe to buy?

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