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N489 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

269,210 mi
Last recorded269,210 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 269,210 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 251,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 251,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 237,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 237,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 230,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 226,250 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 226,244 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 220,910 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 220,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 209,391 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 209,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 203,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside rear outer sills slight corrosion

offside rear and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2015 195,110 miles

offside rear fog light colour deminishing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 195,110 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear fog light colour deminishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 188,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 181,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 172,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 165,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 165,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 156,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 148,604 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 148,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 137,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 125,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 108,502 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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N489 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N489 UCG, 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 N489 UCG registered?

N489 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for N489 UCG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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