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N657 XTA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2540cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,540cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 140,700 miles

Rear rear wiper defective

general corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,670 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 136,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill/wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill plus wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,202 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 134,175 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner, outers sill and wheel arch area holed

Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,435 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 127,431 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 125,240 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 125,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 122,732 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,722 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 120,360 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 120,354 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,604 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 116,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 111,247 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 111,247 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 111,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,735 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 86,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 79,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,368 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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N657 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,540cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N657 XTA, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N657 XTA registered?

N657 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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