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N485 JHK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,428 mi
Last recorded279,428 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 279,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 259,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 247,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 247,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 224,386 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 224,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 202,185 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has a slight sidewall cut

Advise slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 31 Aug 2011 202,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise offside rear tyre has a slight sidewall cut

Advise slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 29 Jul 2011 202,162 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak at nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 185,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 163,995 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 16,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 147,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 133,119 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 133,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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N485 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N485 JHK, 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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N485 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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