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N358 LBX

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

227,620 mi
Last recorded227,620 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 227,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 220,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis/sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 218,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 218,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 214,589 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 214,556 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear seat mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray rotten (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 210,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 210,700 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 201,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 191,992 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 191,992 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 180,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 168,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,371 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 159,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 151,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 144,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 138,114 miles

ADVISE/ EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTER FLEXY PIPE.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 125,565 miles

ADVISE/ BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 122,791 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 122,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IS BRIGHTER THAN OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP/ REAR EXHAUST SECTION HAS PERFORATED PIPE/ NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING ON OUTTER SIDEWALL/ FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SIZES.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,959 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP JOINT DUST BOOT IS SPLIT./ BOTH REAR TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SIZE TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.

Fail 29 May 2007 69,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front under sill holed out side perscribed area

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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N358 LBX is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 N358 LBX, 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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N358 LBX is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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