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N824 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo

Turquoise Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

239,073 mi
Last recorded239,073 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 239,073 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 238,996 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel needs adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole /corrosion in front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole/corrosion in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Coolant leak water pipe corroded and leaking slightly ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 217,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 217,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 215,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both mirror glasses scratched

condensation in nearside front side / indicator lamp

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

cracks around both rear tyres

intermittent fault on rear fog light switch

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

water level looks low

Fail 19 Feb 2018 215,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high plus pattern poor (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low plus pattern poor (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both mirror glasses scratched

condensation in nearside front side / indicator lamp

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

cracks around both rear tyres

intermittent fault on rear fog light switch

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

water level looks low

Pass 19 Dec 2016 210,060 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 209,961 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 202,141 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 202,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 194,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 186,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 179,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

light misting on steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 179,618 miles

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

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

light misting on steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2011 167,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 167,124 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 156,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 131,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 116,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 102,892 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 102,892 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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N824 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Turquoise with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N824 UCG, 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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N824 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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