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N829 JBY

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

184,774 mi
Last recorded184,774 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 184,774 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and floor area also coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 176,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 176,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 176,017 miles

Battery insecure tray corroded (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 175,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 174,004 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 174,004 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 170,450 miles

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

handbrake travel

steering rack damp

steering wheel grip

Fail 17 Jul 2014 170,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills

handbrake travel

steering rack damp

steering wheel grip

Pass 10 Jul 2013 165,429 miles

corrosion on rear cross member

corrosion on rear of main brake pipe borderline

steering pump noisey

steering rack very damp borderline

underside corrosion

wear in both front anti roll bar links borderline

Pass 2 Nov 2011 160,640 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 160,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 148,890 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 148,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,750 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 113,749 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N829 JBY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N829 JBY, 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 N829 JBY registered?

N829 JBY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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