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N943 AMS

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 AMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,262 miles

All brake pipes have been undersealed

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front too rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

All brake pipes have been under sealed

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,110 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,351 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,095 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to lense

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

Rear slight corrosion on exhaust box

Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer slight corrosion on sill

Offside Inner slight corrosion on sill

Offside Rear slight damage to lense

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

Rear slight corrosion on exhaust box

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,159 miles

Offside rear lens slightly damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,150 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear lens slightly damaged

Offside front inner chasis leg slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,333 miles

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

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Offside rear lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,296 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear lense

slight deterioration on centre exhaust section

front crossmember corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 75,605 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

slight deterioration on centre exhaust section

Fail 1 May 2013 75,598 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front sill holed at front

nearside washer jet not working

slight damage to windscreen

slight deterioration on centre exhaust section

Pass 4 May 2012 73,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside battery insecure

nearside sill holed at front

offside rear lense damaged

slight damage to windscreen

travel on footbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,689 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs slightly corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight deterioration on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,250 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front crossmember slightly corroded at offside

slight deterioration on both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 55,438 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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N943 AMS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N943 AMS, 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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N943 AMS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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