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N121 MGL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,867 mi
Last recorded214,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 214,867 miles

Both Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake travel nearing limit

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 26 Sep 2025 214,867 miles

Both Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake travel nearing limit

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 10 Sep 2024 209,144 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 10 Sep 2024 209,144 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 30 Sep 2023 203,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 202,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 201,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 199,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 198,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 198,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 195,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

general under-body corrosion to rear

Pass 5 Apr 2017 192,870 miles

Areas of corrosion under van

Front pads wearing low

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 5 Apr 2017 192,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 185,929 miles

fog lamp lense damaged

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 23 Mar 2016 185,929 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' danglys from mirror (8.3.1b)

fog lamp lense damaged

oil leaks

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 174,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Rear Silencer tail pipe missing but not allowing fumes into vehicle.

Front to rear brake pipe 80% covered by fuel tank and belly panels.

N/S/R tyre multi-tread depth and 2mm in centre. Starting to perish but no cords visible.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre multi tread depth and 2mm in the centre.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Bumper support starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 168,469 miles

General corrosion to rear of vehicle.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 May 2014 168,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General corrosion to rear of vehicle.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2013 160,933 miles

N/S/R tyre slight perishing.

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and fuel tank.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 160,933 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre slight perishing.

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above covers and fuel tank.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 153,639 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 153,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 146,081 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 May 2011 146,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

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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N121 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 N121 MGL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N121 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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