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N23 FKU

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,112 mi
Last recorded110,112 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,112 miles

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

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,108 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill has multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,189 miles

Nearside Front drop link loose

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2020 104,613 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body heavy undeseal

Fail 24 Dec 2020 104,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body heavy undeseal

Fail 30 Oct 2020 104,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,003 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 104,002 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill requires welding front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill requires welding front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill requires welding front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill requires welding front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside reverse light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,080 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front radiator panel corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,704 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower radiator support bar / cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,703 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front lower radiator support bar / cross member corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 81,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,824 miles

Cracking in side wall on offside rear tyre.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,824 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracking in side wall on offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 76,463 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,261 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,706 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,668 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005
Fail 28 Jul 2005

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N23 FKU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N23 FKU, 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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N23 FKU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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