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N958 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

184,967 mi
Last recorded184,967 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 184,967 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded Into Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing Corroded - Holed - Top Strut Mount Prescribed Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded Into Holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member Corroded (Under Radiator) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing Corroded - Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing Corroded - Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 177,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt fraying

front crossmember corroded and holed

headlights in poor condition

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 177,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt fraying

front crossmember corroded and holed

headlights in poor condition

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 170,481 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Serious Corrosion But Not In Load Bearing Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Serious Corrosion But Not In Load Bearing Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 170,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper Coil Spring Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion At Front Suspension Rear Mounting Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper Coil Spring Support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Serious Corrosion But Not In Load Bearing Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Serious Corrosion But Not In Load Bearing Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 165,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 165,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 160,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 156,349 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 153,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sill slightly corroded

engine oil leak

front discs pitted

slight powerstreering leak

Fail 10 Dec 2016 153,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,888 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 136,709 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 136,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,440 miles

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

offside rear inner sill heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2012 133,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 128,591 miles

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

oil leak from o/s rear hub seal.

underside very rusty at rear

Pass 2 Nov 2010 125,171 miles

oil leak from o/s rear hub

Fail 1 Nov 2010 125,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,146 miles

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

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

oil leak from offside rear hub seal.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 120,146 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

oil leak from offside rear hub seal.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 113,114 miles

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

oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Fail 20 Oct 2008 113,114 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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)

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

oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Fail 18 Oct 2007 103,993 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

oil leak o/s rear half shaft

Pass 18 Oct 2007 103,993 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s rear half shaft

Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 79,642 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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N958 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 N958 XOD, 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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N958 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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