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N85 FYD

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,799 mi
Last recorded172,799 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 FYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 172,799 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Fail 3 Nov 2025 172,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 171,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 170,536 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 24 Nov 2022 168,874 miles

Both front inner sills corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 17 Nov 2022 168,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front inner sills corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 16 Nov 2021 165,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 161,265 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 160,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 185,565 miles

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

Central Body has slight corrosion offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 185,565 miles

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

Central Body has slight corrosion offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 157,513 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 157,513 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,628 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,640 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,035 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 118,321 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 118,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,125 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,984 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,935 miles

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

Battery insecure

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 FYD is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 N85 FYD, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N85 FYD registered?

N85 FYD is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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