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N970 PAE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,425 mi
Last recorded163,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 163,425 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil pipes along chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 160,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 160,768 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 156,912 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,554 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,400 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 144,002 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 143,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 142,470 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded

offside rear light unit cracked/damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 142,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front radiator crossmember corroded

offside rear light unit cracked/damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 138,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general underbody condition rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2010 138,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general underbody condition rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 131,477 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,040 miles

both frontinner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 106,825 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 106,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N970 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N970 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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N970 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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