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N753 NWR

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,686 mi
Last recorded209,686 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 NWR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 209,686 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

some corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 207,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 205,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 203,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 202,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 202,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 200,807 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

front cross member corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Aug 2020 200,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

front cross member corroded

front fog lights inop

n/s outer cv boot leaking

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Apr 2019 199,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch/chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front inner sill corroded/holed

Offside Rear inner wheel arch/chassis corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 197,149 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded & holed

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner arch/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 197,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front inner sill corroded & holed

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner arch/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 197,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 195,120 miles

both sides rear inner arches corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 195,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides rear inner arches corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 195,113 miles

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

Offside inner sill

both sides rear inner arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 193,485 miles

Offside Rear outer sill

both rear inner arches corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 193,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear outer sill

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 191,962 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 1 May 2012 188,262 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 188,258 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 183,092 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 183,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 181,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 181,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 174,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 157,047 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 157,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 156,502 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N753 NWR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N753 NWR, 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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N753 NWR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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