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N874 BCH

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 BCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,691 miles

Corrosion to both sills

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,213 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Sill coroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 85,952 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Sill coroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,326 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,280 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,926 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,926 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s handbrake efficency low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,926 miles

n/s handbrake efficency low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt obstructed

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,916 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,588 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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N874 BCH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N874 BCH, 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 N874 BCH registered?

N874 BCH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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