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N168 MGL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 MGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 137,731 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 137,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 129,798 miles

front brake discs poor condition inner faces

front cross member corroded ( radiator support )

near side rear anti roll bar link poor condition an raer d bushes poor condition

Fail 2 May 2019 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function solid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function solid (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor condition inner faces

front cross member corroded ( radiator support )

near side rear anti roll bar link poor condition an raer d bushes poor condition

passenger seat missing

Pass 1 May 2018 123,243 miles

front brake discs corroded

puncture at near side front tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,241 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded

puncture at near side front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,164 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,577 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,910 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 91,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,376 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,073 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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N168 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N168 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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N168 MGL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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