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N856 XTA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,846 mi
Last recorded153,846 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 153,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

battery looose.

Pass 10 Apr 2024 152,573 miles

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 152,209 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 152,193 miles

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

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to vehicle leaking water (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak from radiator ()

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,520 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2021 150,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition stuck in down position (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam plug burnt (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, lower sliding door hinge/rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member, radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch, front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel , rear of arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member above tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with tie straps (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch, rear of arch around seat belt anchor

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch, rear of arch around seat belt anchor

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

front and rear tyres different sizes

key stuck in ignition barrel

lower door runner on nearside sliding door excessively corroded

offside and nearside front ball joint and track rod end dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tow bar mounting bolt insecure, tow bar still adequately secured to vehicle

plastic covers under bonnet loose and bonnet stay missing

rear discs corroded

rear pads not clearly visible, possibly low

rear wiper split

under tray insecure

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure not fastened down (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,767 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 148,747 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN AT BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,139 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 138,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 90,801 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,800 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 91,800 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 84,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 84,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,800 miles

nearside hand brake effort slighly low

slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 20 May 2009 62,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,878 miles

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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N856 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N856 XTA, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N856 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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The MOT history for N856 XTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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