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N303 JHK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,541 mi
Last recorded206,541 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 206,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 206,300 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 206,300 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 205,170 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BELOW RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 205,170 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BELOW RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 200,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 200,067 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 197,258 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 197,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 197,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 194,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to near side rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Feb 2015 194,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to near side rear wheel arch

Pass 6 Mar 2014 191,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2013 183,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 173,939 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 173,939 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 164,412 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 152,390 miles

Vehicle presented as a 5 seater.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 152,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle presented as a 5 seater.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 141,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 141,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 129,225 miles

n/s/r hub back plate damp with oil

Pass 13 Jun 2007 123,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 123,788 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 112,646 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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N303 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N303 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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N303 JHK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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