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N180 HTE

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

269,430 mi
Last recorded269,430 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 HTE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 269,430 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

water leak

Pass 6 May 2022 265,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 265,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 263,007 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 263,006 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

radiator support completely corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 261,748 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 261,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 254,486 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 235,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 215,723 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 215,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 215,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear inner brake pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 214,354 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 204,923 miles

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

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

front radiator lower mounting panel corrodid

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

n/s rear outer wheel arch corrodid

Fail 19 Jul 2014 204,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front radiator lower mounting panel corrodid

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

n/s rear outer wheel arch corrodid

Pass 22 Jul 2013 195,115 miles

Fuel tank damaged but secure and not leaking.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches corroded.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 194,921 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel tank damaged but secure and not leaking.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel arches corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 175,979 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate showing signs of damage

slight bind to n/s/front

Fail 16 Jul 2012 175,978 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate showing signs of damage

slight bind to n/s/front

Pass 12 Jul 2011 159,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

n/s rear wheel arch corrodid

Fail 12 Jul 2011 159,095 miles

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

n/s rear wheel arch corrodid

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,706 miles

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

rear wheel arches corrosion

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 123,686 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

front tyre edges worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 123,686 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner 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)

front tyre edges worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 102,155 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 86,218 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 86,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,225 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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N180 HTE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 N180 HTE, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N180 HTE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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