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N288 PFB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,575 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,762 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 81,620 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced drivers side sill inside rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,872 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,924 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,305 miles

both front inner sills holed

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,764 miles

both front inner sills holed

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 66,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front inner sills holed

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,691 miles

both front inner sills holed

nearside rear outer sill corroded

suspect nearside front inner brake pad worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,628 miles

front suspension arms corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s and o/s/f inner sills holed

rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box corroded

front suspension arms corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s and o/s/f inner sills holed

rear cross member corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front inner sill sections holed

offside rear sill weak

rear cross member corroded and weak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,145 miles

nearside front inner sill holed and weak outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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N288 PFB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N288 PFB, 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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N288 PFB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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