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N136 JOT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

175,572 mi
Last recorded175,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 175,572 miles

nearside and offside inner sills previous repairs

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel tubs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 175,570 miles

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills previous repairs

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel tubs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 175,343 miles

nearside and offside inner sills previous repair

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner arch tubs corroded

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 175,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside and offside inner sills previous repair

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner arch tubs corroded

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 174,436 miles

Offside Front slight seal corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 168,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 164,330 miles

corrosion to inner sill area's not within 12 inches of seat belt anchorage/load bearing parts

nearside and offside rear outer chassis box sections corroded not within 12 inches of suspension mounting area

Fail 10 Jul 2021 164,330 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to inner sill area's not within 12 inches of seat belt anchorage/load bearing parts

nearside and offside rear outer chassis box sections corroded not within 12 inches of suspension mounting area

Pass 16 Jul 2020 156,636 miles

front to rear inner sills corroded

rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriated- not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 153,815 miles

front/rear anti roll bar inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside front to rear inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 153,813 miles

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

front/rear anti roll bar inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

offside front to rear inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 151,328 miles

offside rear inner sill surface corroded

rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement

Fail 9 Jun 2018 151,308 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear inner sill surface corroded

rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement

Pass 6 Jul 2017 148,566 miles

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 148,501 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded.

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

Pass 31 May 2016 144,206 miles

Front wiper blades deteriated slightly-advise renewal

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

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,308 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 139,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 139,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,254 miles

Centre row, centre seat belt removed at time of retest

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 136,253 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 128,521 miles

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

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

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 14 Jun 2012 128,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,308 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 114,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 107,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 100,374 miles

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

slight deterioration to n/s wiper blade

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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N136 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 N136 JOT, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N136 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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