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N43 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,509 mi
Last recorded252,509 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 252,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2018 252,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 249,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general signs of under body corrosion

slight corrosion on under sills

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 15 Apr 2016 237,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

general signs of under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 227,283 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 227,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Apr 2014 217,233 miles

nearside front inner sill/door step is holed and corroded but does not fall within a perscribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2013 208,378 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 208,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 197,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 197,217 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 187,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 177,304 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 177,098 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 164,166 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 163,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 141,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 130,994 miles

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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N43 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N43 BRC, 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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N43 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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