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N193 RDL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,705 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly corroded

all wheel rims corroded

bind on front wheels

both rear shocker casings corroded

bulkhead corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front outer pads not visible

headlamps slightly deterioated

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/f footwell corroded

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

rear inner pads not clearly visible

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,899 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 103,976 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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N193 RDL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N193 RDL, 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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What year was N193 RDL registered?

N193 RDL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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