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N642 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

238,668 mi
Last recorded238,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 238,668 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front ABOVE SUBFRAME GOT COROSSION

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 238,651 miles

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides sill need welding mark with yellow colour (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 235,175 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner drive shaft play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 235,175 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft joint play

water leak

Pass 20 Apr 2021 225,554 miles

new front brake pads fitted o/s only slight pull to n/s when tapley test done

vehicle welding covered by sealer and Shultz

Fail 5 Feb 2021 225,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and wishbone mountings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front rubber bush/mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

The under body chassis and outer sills of this vehicle are weak and starting to corrode all over

front and rear suspension rubbers very old and perished

front screen chipped

o/s/f top suspension strut starting to corrode

outer body rusting all over

road springs rusty

shockers rusty

slight leak on front shockers

Pass 13 Apr 2019 211,831 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 211,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 204,141 miles

under body corroding all over front to rear and outer sills and out riggers arb links starting to wear front and rear o/s/r tyre worn suspension rubbers starting to wear

Fail 25 Jul 2017 204,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under body corroding all over front to rear and outer sills and out riggers arb links starting to wear front and rear o/s/r tyre worn suspension rubbers starting to wear

Pass 26 Jul 2016 194,356 miles

ns/r tyre wall weak brake pipes rusty

under body rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2016 194,172 miles

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

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

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

ns/r tyre wall weak brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 184,509 miles

no centre rear seats fitted slight blow on exhaust rear axle bushes starting to perrish and wear brake flex ferrels rusty under body starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2015 184,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

no centre rear seats fitted slight blow on exhaust rear axle bushes starting to perrish and wear brake flex ferrels rusty under body starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2014 173,712 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 173,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

rear crossmember heavily corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jan 2014 173,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 167,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 167,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 159,320 miles

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

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

restricted vision to various brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2011 151,244 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 151,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

heavy water leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 148,230 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 148,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,380 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges ok when tested

Fail 16 Oct 2008 138,380 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges ok when tested

Pass 18 Oct 2007 114,920 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,838 miles

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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N642 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N642 UCG, 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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N642 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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