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N261 JOT

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,429 mi
Last recorded155,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 155,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 155,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Multiple leaks ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 153,914 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers in poor condition

slight exhaust blow on flexy pipe

water leaks from engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2022 152,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

multiple signs of coolant leaks, hoses /thermostat

Fail 15 Sep 2022 152,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

multiple signs of coolant leaks, hoses /thermostat

Pass 10 Aug 2021 150,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 148,736 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 147,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 144,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,242 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,415 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,162 miles

both front lower ball joint covers slightly perished

both front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

both rear anti roll bar links and drubbers slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust deterioated

offside rear wheel noisy when rotated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 130,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 130,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,633 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,981 miles

rear pads worn

seat row missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,263 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N261 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N261 JOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N261 JOT registered?

N261 JOT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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