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N189 LBX

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,184 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,120 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tail light lens cracked

front nearside and offside suspension arm ball joint covers slightly insecure

front nearside and offside track rod end covers deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 105,105 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back inner and outer sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to back sill, inner and outer (marked in chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated nearside and offside half shaft seals leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside (marked with chalk) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tail light lens cracked

front nearside and offside suspension arm ball joint covers slightly insecure

front nearside and offside track rod end covers deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear filler in outer sill panel

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 10,173 miles

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

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2017 10,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,568 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,560 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,556 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 101,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,491 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,068 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 82,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,114 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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N189 LBX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N189 LBX, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N189 LBX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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