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N347 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Brown Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

223,589 mi
Last recorded223,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 223,589 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer arch corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 223,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer arch corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 219,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 216,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 212,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 210,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 206,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with the inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 206,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material with the inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 200,802 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 194,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 194,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 190,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 182,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 170,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 160,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 147,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 147,543 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 146,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 144,650 miles

No pedal rubber on brake pedal.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 135,172 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 126,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 115,708 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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N347 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Brown with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N347 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 N347 XOD registered?

N347 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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