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N304 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,167 mi
Last recorded136,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 136,167 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,620 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 122,266 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion on inner sill O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No front washers (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rusty

corrosion to all brake discs

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2015 117,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rusty

corrosion to all brake discs

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,593 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust flexi joint corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust flexi joint corroded

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,473 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

coil springs rusty

movment in steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,536 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 104,536 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 103,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,444 miles

n/s/f/ inner drive shaft boot split.

rear pads on limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 98,151 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N304 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N304 XOD, 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 N304 XOD registered?

N304 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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