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N528 MAF

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

194,229 mi
Last recorded194,229 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 194,229 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint inner rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 194,227 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both battery terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint inner rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 189,590 miles

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

negative battery terminal loose

Fail 8 Feb 2022 189,590 miles

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar attachment (6.1.6 (a))

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

negative battery terminal loose

Fail 21 Jan 2022 189,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,282 miles

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches and signs of previous welding

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Dec 2020 184,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel support (6.1.6 (i) (i))

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches and signs of previous welding

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 176,409 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 176,356 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 174,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 174,783 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,096 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake hose ferrules corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 165,093 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

all brake hose ferrules corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 165,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front auto transmission

Oil leak ()

vehicle components have surface corrosion to majority of areas

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front road wheels corroded

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion o/s/f inner wing/strut top area but not deemed excessive

corrosion o/s/r outer sill not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2015 157,303 miles

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front road wheels corroded

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion o/s/f inner wing/strut top area but not deemed excessive

corrosion o/s/r outer sill not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2014 155,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steel coolant pipe on OS of engine corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 155,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steel coolant pipe on OS of engine corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 155,632 miles

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

all front suspension parts corroded

all rear suspension parts corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 155,631 miles

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

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

all front suspension parts corroded

all rear suspension parts corroded

oil cooloer pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 154,719 miles

n/s/f/fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 144,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 144,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both sills slight corrosion.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear tyres bigger than front.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 122,628 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,397 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 103,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 93,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,616 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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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N528 MAF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N528 MAF, 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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N528 MAF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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