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N248 VLJ

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

209,104 mi
Last recorded209,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 209,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak at pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front front fog light holed

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front prop shaft removed

underside coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2025 205,159 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

front prop shaft not fitted

underside has been coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2024 198,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 191,407 miles

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

propshaft removed

underside undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2023 191,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in and is also wearing on inner edge

a few rust holes on underside but not in a testable area

both rear tyres obviously under inflated

front propshaft has been removed

large engine oil leak, gearbox oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed so can not fully inspect condition of some components/ structure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 186,465 miles

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

corrosion on under side of body and on components on under side of vehicle

front diff has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front fog light is not working

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2022 186,464 miles

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

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

corrosion on under side of body and on components on under side of vehicle

front diff has a slight oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front fog light is not working

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2021 182,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow bar rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2021 182,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow bar rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 172,157 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 30 May 2019 172,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 25 May 2018 165,998 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 165,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 162,568 miles

inner.sills.rusty.

n/s/f.tyre.bald.on.outer.edge

n/s/r.outer.sill,rusty.

Pass 24 May 2016 160,159 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer treads

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

wet when tested

Fail 11 May 2016 160,159 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front both tyres worn on outer treads

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

wet when tested

Pass 11 May 2015 152,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 152,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 145,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 140,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,278 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 136,278 miles

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

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

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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N248 VLJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N248 VLJ, 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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N248 VLJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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