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N981 NBV

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,969 mi
Last recorded140,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 140,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 137,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body sill section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 137,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central and rear sections! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured ! (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body sill section! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 131,712 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 131,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,471 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 124,469 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,719 miles

both front drop sills holed but not in a structural area

Fail 14 Aug 2020 115,719 miles

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

both front drop sills holed but not in a structural area

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,302 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 110,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,218 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 110,218 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,916 miles

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

Offside Front wall cracking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,641 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,906 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 108,902 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,111 miles

n/s wiper split on ends

o/s/r fog lamp colour fading

possible slight water leak at o/s/centre of vehicle

slight oil leak?

unable to check rear tyres + wheel bearings due to 4wd

Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,084 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split on ends

o/s/r fog lamp colour fading

possible slight water leak at o/s/centre of vehicle

slight oil leak?

unable to check rear tyres + wheel bearings due to 4wd

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,853 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/70/15]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check rear tyres,brakes+ wheel bearings properly due to 4wd

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 70,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 31 Oct 2007 62,039 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,032 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,496 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 51,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 34,585 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 34,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N981 NBV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N981 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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N981 NBV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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