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N197 RAP

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,845 mi
Last recorded55,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,845 miles

patches of corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 4 Jun 2026 55,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

patches of corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 1 May 2025 55,234 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg marked with chalk (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

air con rad insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavly undersealed

suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to step (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavly undersealed

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,781 miles

Front oil leak

Rear night heater diesel leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2023 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Rear night heater diesel leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,697 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on both top suspension turrets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,256 miles

Front side lights dim

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,105 miles

rear section of propshaft missing to rear diff

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 May 2018 41,105 miles

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

rear section of propshaft missing to rear diff

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,592 miles

NSF outer cv boot

both headlamp images poor and only just pass

nearside front inner sill rusted and holed

nearside inner sill rusted and holed

offside front inner sill rusted and holed

offside front outer sill rusted and holed

offside rear chasis corrosion

rear cross member rusted and holed

rear wheel arches rusted and holed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,261 miles

both headlamp images

intercooler damage

nearside front inner sillrusted and holed

nearside inner sill rusted and holed

nearside rear outer sill rusted and holed

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

offside front outer sill corrosion

offside rear chassis corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,261 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamps images poor and only just pass

intercooler damage

nearside front inner sill rusted and holed

nearside inner sill rusted and holed

nearside rear outer sill rusted and holed

nearside rear wheel arch corrosion

offside front outer sill corrosion

offside rear chassis corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,294 miles

nearside front sill rusted and holed

nearside front/centre sill rusted and holed

offside front sill rusted and holed

offside rear crossmember mounting area rusted and holed

offside rear, rear wheel arch rusted and holed

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside front sill rusted and holed

nearside front/centre sill rusted and holed

offside centre sill rusted and holed

offside front sill rusted and holed

offside front/centre sill rusted and holed

offside rear crossmember mounting area rusted and holed

offside rear crossmember rusted and and holed

offside rear, rear wheel arch rusted and holed

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,183 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,537 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 4,065 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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N197 RAP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 N197 RAP, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N197 RAP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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