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N472 HWP

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

229,067 mi
Last recorded229,067 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 HWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 229,067 miles

Front x-member corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside, inner and outer sills corroded

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 229,067 miles

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

Front x-member corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside and nearside, inner and outer sills corroded

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 228,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner by shock (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides above coil springs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole in arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion hole nearside front inner arch

Front Chassis corroded

Inner sills corroded both sides

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear Bumper insecure

Rear Tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 205,803 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 205,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 190,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 190,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 170,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 170,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,702 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 149,702 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 129,107 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

OSF wheel arch corroded

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 107,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 107,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 95,356 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 93,447 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 81,278 miles

long travel of parking brake

Fail 28 Apr 2007 81,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

long travel of parking brake

Pass 6 May 2006 62,458 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear brake disc corroded

noise from rear brakes and could do with attention

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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N472 HWP is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N472 HWP, 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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N472 HWP is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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