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N85 CEG

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

249,607 mi
Last recorded249,607 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 CEG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 249,607 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 244,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 244,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 244,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 239,176 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear light units cracked but does not effect operation

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 239,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear light units cracked but does not effect operation

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 213,367 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 197,940 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill rear part repair

offside outer sill corroded and rear part holed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 197,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside outer sill rear part repair

offside outer sill corroded and rear part holed

water inside offside head-lamp unit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 189,442 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Nov 2012 189,439 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine water leak hose leaking on offside

steering rack damp

steering rack offside gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 180,656 miles

child seats fitted in rear seats and belts not tested

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 180,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seats fitted in rear seats and belts not tested

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 172,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 172,751 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 160,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 148,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 133,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 132,953 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 112,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 112,090 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,048 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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N85 CEG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 N85 CEG, 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 N85 CEG registered?

N85 CEG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for N85 CEG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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