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N263 RAP

2007 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

220,754 mi
Last recorded220,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 220,754 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 220,106 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides small holes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f - o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 219,301 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing round manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2024 219,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member near to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member near to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing within tread areas

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing within tread areas

Pass 17 May 2023 217,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 217,213 miles

All direction indicators not working All lights front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam All lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam All lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working All sidelights front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen All washers to low (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

O/S/F Tyre and both rear tyres cracking and perishing within tread areas

Pass 18 Jan 2021 211,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 202,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 196,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 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)

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

handbrake warning light flashes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 188,687 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 181,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 174,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 166,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 166,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 158,044 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 147,565 miles

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

advise:oil leak from under middle of vehicle.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 137,234 miles

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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N263 RAP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N263 RAP, 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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N263 RAP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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