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N771 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,579 mi
Last recorded180,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 180,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

whole underside areas and components rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2025 180,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outside area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

whole underside areas and components rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,512 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 167,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 157,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 151,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch holed but not within any body mounts or seatbelts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 136,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch holed but not within any body mounts or seatbelts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 131,261 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 131,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,523 miles

Central Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 125,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 118,082 miles

corrosion on front brake discs inner face

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & centre tread nearing wear bars

oil leaks engine & gearbox area

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2015 112,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,127 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,625 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,326 miles

Both front headlamps starting to get dim, may need "de laquering"?

Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,326 miles

Both front headlamps starting to get dim, may need "de laquering"?

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,011 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise: both front wipers starting to wear.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 85,109 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise: both front wipers starting to wear.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,633 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N771 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N771 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N771 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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