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N257 FKU

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,635 mi
Last recorded188,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 188,635 miles

Nearside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 186,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 186,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 185,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 184,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 184,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 183,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 183,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 183,524 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 183,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2018 182,410 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 182,405 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2017 180,056 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 20 Oct 2017 180,056 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 178,146 miles

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 1 Nov 2016 178,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front outer brake pipe slight corrosion

corrosion forming on inner sills

Pass 14 Oct 2015 175,371 miles

Offside sill corroding

Nearside sill corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 175,371 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tread depth low tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre tread low tyre cracking and perishing

Offside sill corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2014 173,274 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 173,274 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Oct 2013 170,476 miles

underbody corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2013 170,476 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corroded

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 22 Oct 2012 168,137 miles

different size tyres fitted front and rear

hand brake travel high

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2011 165,761 miles

rear fog lamp switch not labled up, oil leaks on engine, exhaust system corroding, engine under tray fitted

slight lip and corrosion to front brake discs, rear brake pads appear low, surface corrosion to front and rear inner sills

Pass 29 Oct 2010 163,524 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 159,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 159,257 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 146,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 134,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 134,108 miles

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

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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N257 FKU is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N257 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N257 FKU registered?

N257 FKU is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is N257 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 FKU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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