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N617 PYJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,342 mi
Last recorded152,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 152,342 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill rear section and floor to sill closing panel area corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack offside area gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine underside wet with oil

Fail 24 Feb 2026 152,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill rear section and floor to sill closing panel area corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack offside area gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine underside wet with oil

Pass 26 Feb 2025 150,576 miles

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

Offside Front chassis cross member section corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and gaiter wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill and floor to sill closing pane corroded

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

engine underside wet with oil under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2025 150,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc and pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front chassis cross member section corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and gaiter wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill and floor to sill closing pane corroded

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

engine underside wet with oil under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 142,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 138,682 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2021 135,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

engine coolant leak at offside centre underneath water pipe/hose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 133,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 115,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,662 miles

Front cross member/radiator support panel slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 73,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,751 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 60,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,046 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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N617 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N617 PYJ, 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 N617 PYJ registered?

N617 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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