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N784 LMJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,358 mi
Last recorded208,358 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 208,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (under radiator) &O/S end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 205,127 miles

advancing sill/chassis corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 203,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 203,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 192,891 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 192,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 182,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 173,586 miles

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer tread

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Fail 13 May 2015 173,555 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre starting to perish on outer tread

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 158,251 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 158,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 140,850 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2013 140,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 134,422 miles

see checklist 98693

Fail 11 Mar 2010 134,410 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

see checklist 98693

Pass 2 Mar 2009 117,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Off side and Near side inner sills rusty

Off side rear floor rusty

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)

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

Wipers weak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,140 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 110,065 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,926 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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N784 LMJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N784 LMJ, 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 N784 LMJ registered?

N784 LMJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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