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N226 JOT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,269 miles

Corrosion under vehicle and to all suspension components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 131,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle and to all suspension components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 131,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside suspension turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2024 129,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,494 miles

Most suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2023 128,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Most suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,189 miles

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

slight corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

steering rack is damp

Pass 10 Aug 2021 127,243 miles

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

offside steering rack is damp

Fail 9 Aug 2021 127,242 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp aims are poor

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

front brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

offside steering rack is damp

rear brake discs are heavily pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rust patches in various places

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,897 miles

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

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

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

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

aims faded

headlamp aims faded

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,896 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

headlamp aims faded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

heavy rust & corrosion patches

rear discs badly corroded

welded patches

Fail 13 Jul 2018 125,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welded patches

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

heavy rust & corrosion patches

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,380 miles

all discs rusty & worn

all pads low

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre badly perished

rust, corrosion and welded patches

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all discs rusty & worn

all pads low

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre badly perished

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,002 miles

2 x rear antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn & slight play

outer sills corroding

rust patches in various places

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,306 miles

outer sills corroding

rust patches

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,306 miles

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

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

outer sills corroding

rust patches

Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,076 miles

o/s/r tyre on limits

rust patches

Fail 18 Jun 2014 121,074 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre on limits

rust patches

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,859 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,012 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 108,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 98,751 miles

near side rear axle hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 93,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 87,368 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front 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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N226 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N226 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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N226 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for N226 JOT shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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