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N297 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,973 mi
Last recorded181,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 181,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

full under body covered in under seal

Pass 2 Sep 2016 176,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 166,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 166,721 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 159,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front radiator cross member heaviely corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 153,441 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front underside body has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 153,441 miles

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

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front underside body has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 150,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 150,599 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 148,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front lower cross member corroded

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front lower cross member corroded

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2010 140,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 140,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 126,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,134 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,617 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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N297 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 N297 CAN, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N297 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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