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N306 MCL

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

240,842 mi
Last recorded240,842 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 240,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2022 240,839 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

Pass 5 Mar 2021 237,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 237,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 233,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2019 226,965 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 226,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/side front brake pads getting low

n/side rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 220,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

exhaust in poor condition

various corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Feb 2018 220,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

exhaust in poor condition

various corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Feb 2017 214,539 miles

exhaust in poor codition

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2016 207,562 miles

various corrosion underneath and on rear arches

Fail 6 Jan 2016 207,562 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

various corrosion underneath and on rear arches

Pass 19 Jan 2015 202,452 miles

various corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 195,552 miles

o/s inner step has hole not in criteria

slight corrosion underneth /various commpmonets

Pass 2 Oct 2012 187,694 miles

exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

variou holes not in criteria

various slighy corrosion various places topside/underneth/prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2011 181,430 miles

minor leak gasses

various corrosion various places/prescribed areas /various holes not in criteria

various parts exhausht deteriating

Fail 30 Sep 2011 181,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

minor leak gasses

various corrosion various places/prescribed areas /various holes not in criteria

various parts exhausht deteriating

Pass 10 Sep 2010 167,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,265 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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N306 MCL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 N306 MCL, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N306 MCL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for N306 MCL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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