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N834 PYJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

174,465 mi
Last recorded174,465 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 174,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 172,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 170,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,552 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 164,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 161,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 156,101 miles

front inner sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 156,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front inner sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 155,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 155,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 154,272 miles

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 151,834 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

Fail 23 Jun 2016 151,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump (7.2.3)

all tyre sidewalls perished and poor condition

corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2015 138,875 miles

corrosion on front inner sills

Fail 20 Jul 2015 138,875 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

corrosion on front inner sills

Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,307 miles

corrosion on front crossmember

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Fail 10 Jul 2014 129,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on front crossmember

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,780 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,780 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,367 miles

n/s/r axle oil seal has slight leek

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,481 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,582 miles

oil on n/s/r back plate old repair

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,602 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads getting low

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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N834 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N834 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N834 PYJ registered?

N834 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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