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N229 OAM

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

309,927 mi
Last recorded309,927 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 309,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 295,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 288,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 280,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 275,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 274,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 273,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 272,161 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corossion on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 271,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 270,940 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear bumper loose but not protruding or insecure

rear wheel arch jagged edges repaired with tape, no edges at time of test.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 270,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear bumper loose on either side

Pass 11 Dec 2014 254,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 238,352 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 224,754 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 224,754 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 202,988 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 202,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 187,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 187,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 174,580 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 174,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 162,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 162,235 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 146,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 146,382 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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N229 OAM is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 N229 OAM, 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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N229 OAM is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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