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N278 XTT

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

262,556 mi
Last recorded262,556 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 262,556 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 262,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 249,495 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 249,388 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bushes brackets insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 233,275 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Lower Steering column UJ worn and corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch by bumper heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 233,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Lower Steering column UJ worn and corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch by bumper heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 221,394 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 220,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 205,988 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 205,956 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 194,522 miles

NSF inner sill holed

Oil leaks from engine

Steering lower UJ corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 194,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF inner sill holed

Oil leaks from engine

Steering lower UJ corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 182,909 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

NSR lamp damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 182,898 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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)

Headlamps deteriorated

NSR lamp damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 171,506 miles

Front X member corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 171,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front X member corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 142,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 129,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nsf mirror cracked but vision still ok

Pass 16 Aug 2010 129,061 miles

nsf mirror cracked but vision still ok

Fail 6 Aug 2009 124,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 124,262 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 106,013 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N278 XTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N278 XTT, 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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N278 XTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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