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N256 DUK

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,158 mi
Last recorded14,158 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 DUK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 14,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 13,680 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 13,680 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 10,748 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 230,826 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 230,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 226,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SIGNS OF SLIGHT SURFACE RUST AND ON COMPONENTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 221,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2017 221,987 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION AND BACK BOX INSECURE AT JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT PULLEY TO ENGINE BOLT LOOSE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2016 215,103 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 207,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 199,631 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 192,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 192,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 178,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 178,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 167,937 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 167,907 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 156,950 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 156,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 146,657 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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N256 DUK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N256 DUK, 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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N256 DUK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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