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N909 PAE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

280,315 mi
Last recorded280,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 280,315 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 280,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 255,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 233,943 miles

All suspension components rusty

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2022 216,261 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle covered in under seal underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2021 205,484 miles

All brake pipes and suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 14 Jul 2020 201,053 miles

Vehicle under sealed so cannot inspect some components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 191,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 190,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 190,391 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 183,676 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 183,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 176,337 miles

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 172,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 164,504 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on n/s inner sill

Pass 27 Nov 2013 156,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 142,335 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 19 Oct 2011 127,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 94,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,482 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 9 Nov 2006 69,779 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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N909 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N909 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 N909 PAE registered?

N909 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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