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N266 JMB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,204 mi
Last recorded189,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 189,204 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front middle and rear outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 189,031 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres are splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 189,031 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres are splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 174,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 173,019 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 168,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 161,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 155,244 miles

n/s rear lense cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 148,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 118,743 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 112,416 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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N266 JMB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N266 JMB, 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 N266 JMB registered?

N266 JMB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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