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N238 THB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,983 mi
Last recorded152,983 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 THB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 152,983 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 137,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2008 137,174 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 121,412 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 121,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2007 120,340 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 96,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 96,482 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N238 THB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N238 THB, 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 N238 THB registered?

N238 THB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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