MOT Status
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233,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undersealed
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front tyres cracking
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel arch corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear wheel arches have had temporary repairs carried out
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N178 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 N178 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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N178 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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