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N348 JOT

2009 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,843 mi
Last recorded181,843 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 181,843 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills at rear corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 181,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect seized (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills at rear corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 181,190 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both rear inner arches

rust and corrosion to both lower body sills

slight corrosion to nearside front inner arch

Fail 21 Dec 2021 181,113 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both rear inner arches

rust and corrosion to both lower body sills

slight corrosion to nearside front inner arch

Pass 19 Dec 2020 174,881 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear body sill

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

small rust holes to offside front inner sill

Fail 12 Dec 2020 174,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear body sill

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

small rust holes to offside front inner sill

Pass 23 May 2019 168,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both head light lenses slightly faded

slight brake bind to nearside front

slight movement to lower steering universal joint bearing recommend replace

Pass 24 May 2018 162,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

lower engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 151,561 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 136,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 125,856 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 125,856 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2014 113,761 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 101,941 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished between tyre tread but not exposing cords or ply

front wipers smeary

Fail 15 May 2013 101,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished between tyre tread but not exposing cords or ply

front wipers smeary

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre perished cracks in tread

coolant level low

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,829 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre perished cracks in tread

coolant level low

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Jun 2011 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn low on both edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge + perished

offside rear tyre worn perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low on both edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge + perished

offside rear tyre worn perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,340 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 83,262 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N348 JOT is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N348 JOT, 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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N348 JOT is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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