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N743 JBY

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN743 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 163,222 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2016 161,847 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Bumper insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2016 161,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front inner sill

Offside Rear bumper insecure

coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 160,722 miles

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 160,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 158,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 158,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 151,031 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2009 138,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 138,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 126,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 124,088 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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N743 JBY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N743 JBY, 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 N743 JBY registered?

N743 JBY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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