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N523 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

236,075 mi
Last recorded236,075 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 236,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 May 2024 234,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 234,116 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 232,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 230,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 226,986 miles

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 215,469 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 215,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Water ingress in joint may require new joint (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Cross member corroded and holed various places

Front pro-shaft been removed was 4x4 ?

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 211,116 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 211,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 202,948 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 202,948 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 200,249 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 200,247 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 195,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 189,352 miles

Coolant leak

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)

general corrosion

oil leak

tyres different size front and rear

Pass 20 Feb 2012 178,635 miles

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 21 Feb 2011 167,107 miles

general corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2010 154,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 143,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 134,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 117,157 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,110 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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N523 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N523 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 N523 UCG registered?

N523 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is N523 UCG safe to buy?

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