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N364 PAE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

207,007 mi
Last recorded207,007 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 207,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and Offside corroded behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by shock absorber top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached and Offside (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear excess oil leaking from half shaft - showing on backplate

Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 204,483 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

under body under sealed

Fail 7 Jun 2021 204,462 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has a whole

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 196,342 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside steering rack damp

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 185,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 185,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 179,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 179,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 178,473 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion offside sill lower outer, sill rear and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill central lower inner and outer, wheel arch lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 178,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Body has slight corrosion offside sill lower outer, sill rear and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill central lower inner and outer, wheel arch lower (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 176,563 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 173,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 171,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 171,824 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 152,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front shock covers broken

unable to see brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2013 152,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front shock covers broken

unable to see brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,917 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 140,917 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 114,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 114,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,512 miles

nearside front seatbelt cut

offside door mirror view to rear distorted

one wiper arm and blade fitted

Pass 8 May 2007 103,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 95,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 83,405 miles

tyre size different front to rear

Fail 5 Jul 2005 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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N364 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N364 PAE, 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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N364 PAE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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