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N565 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,239 mi
Last recorded136,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,239 miles

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

Corrosion starting under bonnet to nearside inner wheel arch

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

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

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

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

Repairs to both sills undersealed so cannot fully inspect

Some suspension components underneath slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,584 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 128,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 113,140 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrsion. Greased (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres showing signs of perishing in side walls

Fail 22 Nov 2016 105,640 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill mid (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1/4 panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrsion. Greased (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres showing signs of perishing in side walls

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,198 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,703 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 100,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 94,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 92,380 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 88,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 83,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,704 miles

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

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

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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N565 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N565 BRC, 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 N565 BRC registered?

N565 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is N565 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N565 BRC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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