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N191 JOT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,684 mi
Last recorded240,684 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 240,684 miles

Offside Rear Inner repaired under sealed

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body under sealed

Fail 9 Oct 2025 240,669 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail has corrosion and small fractures to outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 237,631 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play close to limit (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

non standard steering wheel fitted and has cover that slips around steering wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2023 235,045 miles

Nearside door sill holed / corroded

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

non standard steering wheel fitted and has cover that slips around steering wheel

wipers poor

Fail 7 Sep 2023 235,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside door sill holed / corroded

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

non standard steering wheel fitted and has cover that slips around steering wheel

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2022 232,155 miles

Nearside Side door has brakets above head hight

vehicle been under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 229,017 miles

front and rear tyres has different size

Fail 3 Sep 2021 229,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres has different size

Pass 7 Sep 2020 226,388 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 226,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 224,072 miles

Nearside Rear hole in outer sill just outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to wheel arches

Fail 22 Mar 2019 224,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear hole in outer sill just outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 23 Mar 2018 213,129 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

major oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 14 Mar 2018 212,974 miles

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

major oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2017 202,520 miles

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

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

heavy oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 202,049 miles

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

heavy oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 190,508 miles

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

both front lower balljoint dust covers perished / split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit, tread not cut as deep

o/s/r fog light loose

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 189,938 miles

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

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

both front lower balljoint dust covers perished / split but not allowing the ingress of dirt

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit, tread not cut as deep

o/s/r fog light loose

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 177,764 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 177,635 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 166,582 miles

Oil leak

wipers poor, LIMIT

Fail 29 Mar 2014 166,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 158,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 150,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 141,544 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 112,588 miles

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

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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N191 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N191 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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N191 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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