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N256 TDW

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,487 mi
Last recorded193,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 193,487 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has little reserve (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2024 180,070 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a rear inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Jun 2024 180,020 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member and upper panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a rear inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 169,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 157,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 157,848 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 151,652 miles

front radiator mounting corroded and underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 May 2021 151,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front radiator mounting corroded and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,119 miles

heavily corroded underneath

Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,008 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavily corroded underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,669 miles

Central slight exhaust leak

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2018 149,107 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 148,101 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 141,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer sill has surface corrosion at rear

Fail 21 Feb 2014 141,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s outer sill has surface corrosion at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 137,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 133,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 133,395 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,010 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 129,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 124,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 124,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 117,986 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 117,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 112,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 107,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 101,814 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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N256 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N256 TDW, 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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N256 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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