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N167 JHK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,084 mi
Last recorded230,084 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 230,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 230,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 226,334 miles

n/s/f fog inop

n/s/f wiper blade small

Fail 5 Nov 2024 226,330 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked in silver paint! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f fog inop

n/s/f wiper blade small

Fail 20 Sep 2024 226,153 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill engine mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill engine mount prescribed are (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

front outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 221,419 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2023 221,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r outer sill corroded

slight coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2022 212,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 202,993 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2021 202,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Same as tow bar mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed 30cm area

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch and inner sill holed outside prescribed area

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 202,407 miles

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 201,669 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 201,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 200,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 199,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 198,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 191,312 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 191,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 184,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 184,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 174,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 161,735 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 161,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 147,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 134,435 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR FOG LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,651 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 110,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,535 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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N167 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N167 JHK, 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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N167 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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