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N739 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

275,556 mi
Last recorded275,556 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 275,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength +inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

• (• (long handbrake travel))

• (• Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (+corroded)+tailpipe corroded [6.1.2 (a)])

• Oil leak, but not excessive [8.4.1 (a) (i)]

Pass 6 Apr 2023 273,127 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (+sills+wheel arches+chassis members [5.3.3 (b) (i)] •

• (long handbrake travel)

• Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (+corroded)+tailpipe corroded [6.1.2 (a)]

• Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Offside Front [7.1.2 (b) (ii)]

Pass 13 Apr 2022 269,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

water leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2022 269,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

water leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2021 263,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension components, sills and wheel arches corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 263,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension components, sills and wheel arches corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 258,065 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 257,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 252,948 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

OFF-SIDE FRONT AND NEAR-SIDE FRONT RUBBER TOP MOUNTS DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Feb 2019 252,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

OFF-SIDE FRONT AND NEAR-SIDE FRONT RUBBER TOP MOUNTS DETERIORATED

Pass 23 Feb 2018 248,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 239,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 239,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 232,450 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 232,402 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 226,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 226,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 212,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 201,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 189,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 179,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 179,567 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 169,381 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 169,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 158,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 135,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 123,268 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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N739 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Red 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 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 N739 XOD, 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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What year was N739 XOD registered?

N739 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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