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N893 PYJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,125 mi
Last recorded205,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 205,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 205,122 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 202,783 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 202,780 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 201,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 199,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 198,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 190,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 183,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 177,934 miles

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Sep 2017 171,741 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 159,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 159,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 153,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 153,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,869 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

suspension system ,chassis,seals area corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,218 miles

n/s/r bumper end securety outo box licking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2009 130,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear crossmember offside inner seal panel slightly rusted ,nearside sliding door damaged door glass broken

undercar where plastic trays and coverings are cannot be eximened

Fail 3 Aug 2009 130,492 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear crossmember,offside inner seal panel slightly rusted,nearside sliding door damaged,door glass broken,

under car whre plastic coverings and trays arecannot be eximened

Fail 6 Jul 2009 128,764 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside sliding door damaged, nearside door quarter glass broken

rear crossmember,offside inner seal panel slightly rusted

undercar where plastic coverings and trays are cannot be eximened

Fail 14 Jun 2008 121,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear corner bumper ,mudflaps insecure,centre sill panels damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2008 121,434 miles

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

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

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

rear corner bumper ,mudflaps insecure,centre sill panels damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2007 111,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 97,886 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 97,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N893 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N893 PYJ, 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 N893 PYJ registered?

N893 PYJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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