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N880 PAE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

298,750 mi
Last recorded298,750 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN880 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 298,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 297,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 297,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 297,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 297,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 254,282 miles

Oil leak

outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2014 254,282 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2013 211,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 208,318 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 208,318 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 189,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 189,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 170,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 147,956 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 134,591 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM, BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WEARING UNEVENLY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK ARM.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 134,591 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM, BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WEARING UNEVENLY.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK ARM.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 116,808 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 116,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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N880 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N880 PAE, 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 N880 PAE registered?

N880 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is N880 PAE safe to buy?

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