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N74 PTL

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 151,680 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 151,668 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,242 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 148,242 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,467 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 145,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front box section holed (strengh not affected )

Offside Front Outer sill weak

Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 141,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 138,155 miles

under side repairs covered in under seal

Fail 19 Mar 2020 138,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi pipe mounting prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,434 miles

Front radiator cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded and holed

exhaust system has small blow (2 boxes)

under body corrosion to axles and members

Pass 25 Jan 2018 130,037 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear spring upper mounting corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,037 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick lining worn down to metal backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front chassis cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Rear spring upper mounting corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,053 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 124,053 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,111 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 115,045 miles

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

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

front brakle discs coroded and pitted on inner faces

front radiator cross-member coroded

front windscreen damaged in wiper sweep

n/s front inner sill coroded

o/s outer sill coroded and holed

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,979 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner face

small windscreen damage in zone (A)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner face

small windscreen damage in zone (A)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,672 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,507 miles

advise front brake discs scorde /corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,476 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,297 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 69,655 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,638 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 63,159 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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N74 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N74 PTL, 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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N74 PTL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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