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N141 PTL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,167 mi
Last recorded102,167 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 102,167 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 102,167 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,898 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,615 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 80,525 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 61,239 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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N141 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N141 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 N141 PTL registered?

N141 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is N141 PTL safe to buy?

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