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NT55 LFL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 LFL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,114 miles

CANT SEE THE PAD ALL ROUND

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 22 Sep 2025 88,104 miles

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

CANT SEE THE PAD ALL ROUND

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,060 miles

Main beam switch worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Slight bad earth on rear lights

Fail 14 Aug 2024 83,060 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Main beam switch worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Slight bad earth on rear lights

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,457 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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NT55 LFL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NT55 LFL, 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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What year was NT55 LFL registered?

NT55 LFL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is NT55 LFL safe to buy?

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