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N797 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

293,817 mi
Last recorded293,817 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 293,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor to sill area rear section shows corrosion

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear floor to sill inner sill heavily corroded covered shows repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine underside wet with oil

Fail 22 Nov 2024 293,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom ball joint dust/grease covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor to sill area rear section shows corrosion

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear floor to sill inner sill heavily corroded covered shows repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine underside wet with oil

Pass 24 Nov 2023 281,043 miles

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

Offside Front sill closing panel chassis shows corrosion just outside 30cm prescribed area

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

Offside outer sill shows corrosion and repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine underside wet with oil

Fail 20 Nov 2023 281,043 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front sill closing panel chassis shows corrosion just outside 30cm prescribed area

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

Offside outer sill shows corrosion and repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine coolant leak front radiator hose or join

engine underside wet with oil

Pass 27 Oct 2022 269,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside floor to sill corroded shows repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine underside wet with oil

Fail 27 Oct 2022 269,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside floor to sill corroded shows repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine underside wet with oil

Pass 22 Oct 2021 256,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 256,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 245,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 224,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 213,481 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 203,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 191,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 181,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 169,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 159,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 149,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 137,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 129,310 miles

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

metal brake connections and pipes slightly corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,119 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has large screw in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre has a cut through to the cords but is less than 25mm in length

Fail 23 Mar 2009 116,118 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre has large screw in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre has a cut through to the cords but is less than 25mm in length

serious leak of atf fluid from front of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,024 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N797 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N797 XOD, 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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N797 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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