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N705 TDW

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

224,089 mi
Last recorded224,089 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 224,089 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area partially hidden by mud flap excessively corroded both sides of mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of suspension component mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind mud flap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn both cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not tied down and negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier negative terminal loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower section of boot lid corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear trailing arm bushes both sides at rear worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn both have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has general underside and body corrosion present (wings/sills door bottoms)

Pass 26 Apr 2024 214,902 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer wing skins are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges both slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine and gearbox areas (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))

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

Rear Lower Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges both slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has general underside corrosion present front to back

Fail 15 Apr 2024 214,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam when operated with dip beam on it turns off dip beam and gives no main beam either. both headlamp main beams (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit 2nd battery left hand side tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier 1st battery right hand battery tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer wing skins are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges both slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine and gearbox areas (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))

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

Rear Lower Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges both slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has general underside corrosion present front to back

Pass 3 Apr 2023 210,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and possibly gearbox leaking oil attention recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle heavily corroded and holed . non structural areas but may lead to weakness of structure

Fail 30 Mar 2023 210,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed/corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush . combined wear in front and rear bushes may affect stability of vehicle when driving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and possibly gearbox leaking oil attention recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle heavily corroded and holed . non structural areas but may lead to weakness of structure

Pass 1 Apr 2022 203,765 miles

Coil spring corroded All suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 203,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 197,361 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 197,256 miles

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 missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 191,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 185,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 178,442 miles

Roof light illuminated.

Fail 17 May 2018 178,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under sill (6.1.B.2)

Roof light illuminated.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 175,818 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 174,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 166,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 166,448 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 159,638 miles

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

near side front & near side rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2014 159,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

near side front & near side rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,366 miles

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

Rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2013 153,366 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 147,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 147,936 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 26 Jul 2011 147,099 miles

note o/s outter sill rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 135,107 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 135,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside headlamp dim

Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,713 miles

rear brake pads look to be worn

Pass 22 Jul 2008 120,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 112,214 miles

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Fail 5 Jul 2007 112,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 24 Jul 2006 106,086 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 106,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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N705 TDW is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 N705 TDW, 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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N705 TDW is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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