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N496 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2023 115,309 miles

Nearside Front droplink top gaitor torn

Nearside Front droplink top gaitor torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2023 115,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front droplink top gaitor torn

Nearside Front droplink top gaitor torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,168 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak at power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,526 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,072 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,465 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,594 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 73,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,059 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,087 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,087 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,483 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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N496 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N496 XOD, 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 N496 XOD registered?

N496 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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