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N357 OAM

2010 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,427 mi
Last recorded175,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 175,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 175,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 175,412 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 175,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above exhaust backbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 167,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 160,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 152,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 151,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 143,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,429 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 130,972 miles

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

front shockabsorbers poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

both rear hub seals leaking

nearside rear disc rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,369 miles

All rear seats folded not allowing ful inspection of adult belts

Intercooler leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,203 miles

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

O/S and N/S front and rear tyres perrished also close to legal limit. O.K at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 93,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

O/S and N/S front and rear tyres perrished also close to legal limit. O.K at time of test.

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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N357 OAM is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 N357 OAM, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N357 OAM is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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