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N541 JHK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,124 mi
Last recorded211,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 211,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 211,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 197,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat ()

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sidesll (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to fuel tank

n/s aim not checked

perishing to n/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2016 197,233 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat ()

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sidesll (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

damage to fuel tank

n/s aim not checked

perishing to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 184,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 184,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,361 miles

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)

offside rear tyre getting low wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 157,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

offside rear tyre getting low wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2012 159,943 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 159,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank damaged

nearside front tyre getting low

steel wheel fitted offside rear

Pass 19 Apr 2011 146,518 miles

apply advisories from test

Fail 16 Apr 2011 146,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 140,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 139,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 139,874 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 128,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 108,408 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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N541 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N541 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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N541 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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