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N612 SMX

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,837 mi
Last recorded221,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN612 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 221,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (borderline failure) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (borderline failure) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper blade split at end

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer door sills (borderline failure) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 211,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 30 Jan 2015 199,398 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front indicator light lense is damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2015 199,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front indicator light lense is damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 178,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 178,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

use of fog light switch as imobiliser incorrect, switch id tag blanked off

Pass 10 Dec 2012 166,073 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N612 SMX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N612 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N612 SMX registered?

N612 SMX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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