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N479 UCG

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,717 mi
Last recorded206,717 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 206,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 203,878 miles

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

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

Offside Inner slight corrosion on inner sill

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

Pass 10 May 2019 197,110 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 190,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 187,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 182,285 miles

coolant leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 182,271 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 177,057 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 177,057 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 168,688 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 149,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,972 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 127,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 102,264 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 102,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,080 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N479 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N479 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N479 UCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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