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N158 MGL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

175,467 mi
Last recorded175,467 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 MGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 175,467 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded with area of sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in an area of structural importance.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 171,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 171,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 161,606 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 148,459 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 148,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,338 miles

Front tyres perished on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres perished on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Slight play in hub

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,942 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose leaking at pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 116,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery tray corroded

Coolant leaking

Engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,628 miles

Both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroding slightly

Both rear inner sills corroding slightly

Both rear tyres close to legal wear limit

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,219 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,534 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,814 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 94,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 81,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,394 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,467 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,610 miles

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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N158 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N158 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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N158 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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