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N196 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,530 mi
Last recorded205,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 205,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 205,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 193,424 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight play both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 May 2017 193,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside not working (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Slight play both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 May 2016 175,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2015 175,935 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 175,935 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,026 miles

both rear wheel arches rusting

o/s outer sill by door rusting through

Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches rusting

o/s outer sill by door rusting through

Pass 10 Sep 2012 162,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 162,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 154,722 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 146,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 146,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,467 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 133,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 118,633 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 112,916 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 103,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake pads low

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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N196 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N196 CAN, 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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N196 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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