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N696 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,459 mi
Last recorded172,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 172,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 172,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle/offside outer sill panel

Pass 4 Apr 2023 170,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights faded

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

flexi exhaust pipe corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2023 170,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached D bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front head lights faded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

flexi exhaust pipe corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 168,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 168,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 165,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 162,150 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 162,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 158,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 158,102 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member below radiator corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Hanging from rear bumper (4.5.4 (a))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,090 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 155,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 155,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking PUMP (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 151,090 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

leak signs from radiator

Pass 20 Jun 2014 148,147 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 148,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 134,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 121,271 miles

front cross member corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 106,097 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to use temp probe,o/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,589 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,078 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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N696 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N696 UCG, 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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N696 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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