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N590 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,858 mi
Last recorded185,858 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 185,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 184,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 184,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 179,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 179,573 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 172,298 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 167,448 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 167,448 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 167,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills & end caps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills & end caps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

other prescribed & non prescribed areas becoming very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 162,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,680 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,852 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,841 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 133,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,576 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

temp repair on back light covers

Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,576 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

temp repair on back light covers

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount split

some surface rust on brake discs

spot lights not working

Fail 11 Feb 2014 119,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount split

some surface rust on brake discs

spot lights not working

Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,663 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,376 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

odd tyre sizes front and rear axles

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,717 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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N590 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N590 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 N590 XOD registered?

N590 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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