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N593 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

210,397 mi
Last recorded210,397 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 210,397 miles

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))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 209,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 200,637 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 195,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 195,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 193,682 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 193,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 193,677 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 193,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 193,676 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 193,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 193,232 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 May 2009 193,232 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 193,080 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear discs lightly scored

unable to see rear pads

Fail 13 Nov 2008 193,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear discs lightly scored

unable to see rear pads

Pass 21 Nov 2007 167,732 miles

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

rear seats removed so cannot check rear seat belts

Fail 14 Nov 2007 167,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear seats removed so cannot check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Oct 2006 131,877 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 131,876 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N593 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N593 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 N593 BRC registered?

N593 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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