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N749 FHL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

214,660 mi
Last recorded214,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 214,660 miles

Emissions not tested Serious coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At Subframe mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both at inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper Inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak At Front ()

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross memeber at radiator corroded and holed

Hbrake travel on lever

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Back Chassis and body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 211,877 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 211,822 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill 2 parts (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 192,423 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 192,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front wheel arch holed

Nearside Front wheel arch holed

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

Nearside Rear body holed

Offside Rear body holed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 182,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 182,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,141 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,723 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 157,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 149,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 145,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 141,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 133,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 128,440 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 122,391 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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N749 FHL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N749 FHL, 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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N749 FHL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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