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N686 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,935 mi
Last recorded193,935 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 193,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 187,761 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 187,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 178,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 178,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 167,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 167,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 154,710 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 154,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 145,876 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty near the flexi

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge also has a nail

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 140,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

front member holed and rusty

hole in the n/s inner sill at the front

slight play o/s rear anti-roll bar link

slight weep from the o/s outer cv boot

Fail 3 Jul 2013 140,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

front member holed and rusty

hole in the n/s inner sill at the front

slight play o/s rear anti-roll bar link

slight weep from the o/s outer cv boot

Pass 6 Jul 2012 133,313 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty at the rear joint

slight weep from the o/s cv boot

Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,494 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,494 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 118,637 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

Fail 16 Jul 2010 118,637 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 102,918 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

o/s door wind reflector damaged

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

slight play both front lower forward wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,585 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 78,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N686 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N686 XOD, 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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N686 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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