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N338 XBR

2006 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,035 miles

Both headlamp lenses worn - pattern present

Brake disc backing plates corroded

Inner sills rusted and starting to corrode

N/s & o/s sills corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

Slight exhaust blow at joints

Underbody rusted/starting to corrode in places

Fail 29 Jun 2018 163,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses worn - pattern present

Brake disc backing plates corroded

Inner sills rusted and starting to corrode

N/s & o/s sills corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

Slight exhaust blow at joints

Underbody rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 24 May 2017 159,375 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode in places

Exhaust poor/corroded - slight blow in places

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Underbody starting to corrode in places

nsf tyre tread low

Fail 19 May 2017 159,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both outer sills starting to corrode in places

Exhaust poor/corroded - slight blow in places

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Underbody starting to corrode in places

Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre flexible section slightly deteriorated.

slight free play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 18 Apr 2016 154,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre flexible section slightly deteriorated.

signs of nearside front brake binding. not binding at time of test.

slight free play in lower steering column universal joint

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 May 2015 149,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 149,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 148,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 148,284 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 144,101 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 3 Aug 2011 142,208 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted on insides

nearside floor slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 142,208 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted on insides

nearside floor slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 137,289 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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 137,139 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 128,126 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion at nearside rear crossmember

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,728 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 119,812 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 119,812 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 116,348 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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N338 XBR is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N338 XBR, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N338 XBR is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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