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N313 FHL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,597 mi
Last recorded191,597 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 191,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 191,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator mounting panel corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 164,843 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front radiator mounting panel corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower panel corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 164,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front radiator mounting panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower body panel corroded

Nearside Rear lamp repaired

Nearside sill back corroded

Offside Front Lower radiator mounting panel corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower body panel corroded

Offside sill back corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,055 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill and sill back (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower radiator mounting panel

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill and sill back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower radiator mounting panel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower radiator mounting panel corroded

Offside Front Lower rad mounting panel corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 126,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower radiator mounting panel corroded

Offside Front Lower rad mounting panel corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,638 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear no plate delaming

Fail 28 Jun 2011 95,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear no plate delaming

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,513 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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N313 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N313 FHL, 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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N313 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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