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N357 PVL

2018 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,768 mi
Last recorded145,768 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 145,768 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front small coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 145,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 140,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front corrosion starting on front inner sill

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 136,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill has minor corossion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emits white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,494 miles

exhaust leak at rear silencer

stone chip in zone A

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust leak at rear silencer

stone chip in zone A

Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,503 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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 PVL is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 N357 PVL, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N357 PVL registered?

N357 PVL is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is N357 PVL safe to buy?

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