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R173 NUF

2005 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,046 miles

Front cross-member/rad-carrier is corroded and holed.

N/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion seal slight leak of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 101,046 miles

Front cross-member/rad-carrier is corroded and holed.

N/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

O/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinion seal slight leak of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,575 miles

N/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas

O/S inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember/radiator carrier is corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,271 miles

Front lower cross member corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake disks are corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front lower cross member corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake disks are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 99,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,710 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded not prescribed area

underside of car corroded not holed

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking appears to be around the rear of the fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

Nearside inner sill is holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking/perishing within the tread

Offside inner sill is holed and corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi silencer has a small hole (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a small hole (7.1.2)

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush, upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush, upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,422 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 82,585 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,226 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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R173 NUF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R173 NUF, 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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R173 NUF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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