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N535 AMS

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 AMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 116,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,311 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 105,158 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 94,935 miles

Suspension Components Corroded

Underbody Undersealed

Various bits of Underbody Corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

Complete underside corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly overheating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,235 miles

Radiator support cross member corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,235 miles

Radiator support cross member corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator support cross member corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,939 miles

radiator cross member corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,939 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,573 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front xmember (under radiator) corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,855 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 640,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 640,558 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,614 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,387 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,343 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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N535 AMS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N535 AMS, 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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N535 AMS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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