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N440 ENC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

320,460 mi
Last recorded320,460 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 320,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak on rear section flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing wheel arch edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside wheel arch edges corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 320,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed not not within a prescribed area

Nearside Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area. In several places

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area. In several places

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 307,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 307,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 288,151 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 269,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front outriggers (behind mudflap), Front strut top mounting areas, rear spring upper mountings, Both outer sills at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 251,525 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 251,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 236,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 236,502 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 219,956 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 219,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 204,870 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 204,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch linner (6.6.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 184,384 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 184,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 181,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 176,525 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 176,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 162,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 149,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 135,683 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 135,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S headlamp has no beam image.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 125,639 miles

1st layer corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panels.

n/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

n/s rear seatbelt not able to test, as kitchen sink fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 125,639 miles

1st layer corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill panels.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

n/s rear seatbelt not able to test, as kitchen sink fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 113,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,530 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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N440 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N440 ENC, 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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N440 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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