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N809 PAE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

214,380 mi
Last recorded214,380 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 214,380 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Fog light inopp

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 214,044 miles

Engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 214,044 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 213,770 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2021 213,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2020 213,437 miles

Coolant Leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Obscuring Full Underside Inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2020 213,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Obscuring Full Underside Inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2019 212,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 212,366 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 211,647 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 211,647 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 210,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 210,675 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 210,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 202,338 miles

Nearside Outer sill coroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2016 202,338 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer sill coroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2015 193,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 186,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

winscreen scratched

Fail 4 Jun 2014 186,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

winscreen scratched

Pass 10 Jun 2013 179,545 miles

Coolant leak

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

some corrosion holes not in perscribed areas

underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 179,545 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Coolant leak

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

oil arounf front diff and steering rack

some corrosion holes not in perscribed areas

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 173,122 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

nearside and offside front inner sills not in perscribed areas corroded

nearside and offside headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 173,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

nearside and offside front inner sills not in perscribed areas corroded

nearside and offside headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 166,789 miles

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

nearside and offside sill pannels slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 159,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 159,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 152,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 140,115 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 121,191 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 121,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 101,209 miles

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

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

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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N809 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N809 PAE, 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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N809 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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