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N348 PTL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,332 mi
Last recorded131,332 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 131,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front battery tray deteriated but remains secure

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

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

unable to check rear pads

under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Fail 24 Aug 2020 131,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front battery tray deteriated but remains secure

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

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

unable to check rear pads

under body corrosion present in various prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,636 miles

Nearside Front headlight opaque patten poor

Offside Front fog light inop

front and rear suspension corroded

front n/s and o/s inner sills holed

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,111 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear rear crossmember corroded & holed

front suspension & components corroded

oil leak

rear suspension & components corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 127,109 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member & radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall & in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear crossmember corroded & holed

front suspension & components corroded

oil leak

oil leak

rear suspension & components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 122,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,439 miles

no abs modul found

Fail 20 Aug 2013 121,424 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

no abs modul found

Pass 16 Aug 2012 118,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,075 miles

abs system removed

Fail 17 Sep 2011 117,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

abs system removed

Fail 16 Aug 2011 116,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 114,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 112,292 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 109,481 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 109,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 162,472 miles

only 1 seat fitted at time of test plus drivers seat

stains on n/s/r s/absorber

unable to see brake pad thickness suspect low recommend full brake inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2007 162,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front and rear outer brake pads very low unable to see inner pads recommend brake inspection

oil on centre and rear seats

stains on n/s/r s/absorber

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 PTL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 PTL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N348 PTL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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