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N741 BCH

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 BCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 136,059 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 132,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 131,898 miles

Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion

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

Pass 10 May 2022 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,338 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,366 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,792 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 115,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 114,124 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 114,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody rust corrosion at rear inner sills on n/s and o/s.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,752 miles

fluid leak rad area

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,880 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 87,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,269 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,269 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine cover fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,031 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has slight travel.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 66,031 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake has slight travel.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 56,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,311 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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N741 BCH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N741 BCH, 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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N741 BCH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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