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N243 XTA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,994 mi
Last recorded171,994 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 171,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 171,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger to arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing and outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 159,048 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 159,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 146,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s steering rack end has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,959 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 127,947 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 127,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 127,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,406 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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N243 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N243 XTA, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N243 XTA registered?

N243 XTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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