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N973 NBV

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,445 miles

Nearside Inner sill surface rust surface rust

Offside Inner sill surface rust

Offside Outer sill surface rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,992 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion to chassis, subframes and suspension

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside inner sill badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion to chassis, subframes and suspension

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside inner sill badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside inner sill corroded

Play in both front suspension arm bushes

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 135,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside inner sill corroded

Play in both front suspension arm bushes

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,184 miles

OSR chassis shows signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 129,184 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

OSR chassis shows signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,571 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,571 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,459 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2016 108,809 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 107,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 103,615 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2012 103,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 May 2011 95,761 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 95,761 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 88,636 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,812 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 74,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 70,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,184 miles

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 65,378 miles

corrosion around exhaust flexible pipe slight leak

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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N973 NBV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N973 NBV, 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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N973 NBV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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