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N108 PTL

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,952 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,784 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,980 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 109,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,934 miles

both under sills heavily under sealed

oil leak (gear oil)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 103,032 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill o/s n/s outer sills holed and coroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,125 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 102,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 95,737 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,194 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 65,118 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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N108 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N108 PTL, 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 N108 PTL registered?

N108 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is N108 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 PTL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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