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N212 MCL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

250,926 mi
Last recorded250,926 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 250,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 243,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 235,842 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2015 234,714 miles

rear spring air bags deflatted (after market assistors only.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 234,714 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear spring air bags deflatted (after market assistors only.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 228,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 227,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 227,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 200,528 miles

offside front link rod ends rapped in tape?

Fail 13 Dec 2012 199,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside front link rod ends rapped in tape?

Pass 13 Dec 2011 175,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 175,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 146,433 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 146,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 116,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 77,573 miles

rear gas pipe insecure fitted to moving part

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,097 miles

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

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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N212 MCL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N212 MCL, 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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N212 MCL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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