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N377 HAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,115 mi
Last recorded134,115 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole sill corroded/covered by black coat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole sill corroded/covered by black coat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole crash bar corroded/covered by black coat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel wing corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded/ covered by black coat

Pass 5 Apr 2025 131,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded/covered by black coat

Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 127,652 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,702 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch repair not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch repair not continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,184 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front inner wing/wheel arch areas heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

nearside & offside front inner & outer sills heavily corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

reversing lamps not working

spare wheel loose in carrier

steering wheel has slight damage

underside patch repaired in several places & heavily covered in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

Fail 21 Jul 2021 116,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front inner wing/wheel arch areas heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

nearside & offside front inner & outer sills heavily corroded/holed but outwith any prescribed area

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

reversing lamps not working

spare wheel loose in carrier

steering wheel has slight damage

underside patch repaired in several places & heavily covered in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,721 miles

All corrosion repairs covered in black sealer

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cooling/transmission oil cooler pipes excessively corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front strut towers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 114,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Back of front wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Back of front wheel arch within 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear most exhaust hangar excessively split (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cooling/transmission oil cooler pipes excessively corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front strut towers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,117 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel flat and loose in carrier

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Corrosion on front chassis frame

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

Front Upper Corrosion at both front strut tower/mountings

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting split but system still secure

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion on rear chassis frame

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Reverse lights not working

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,962 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch holed within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front corrosion both upper front strut mountings

Front corrosion front chassis

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust mounting split but system secure

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight webbing damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower spare wheel flat and loose in carrier

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

Rear corrosion rear chassis frame

Rear wiper blade torn

Reverse lights not working

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,631 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill repairs not seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch holed within 30cm tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front x member excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch holed within 30cm tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill repairs not seam welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front corrosion both upper front strut mountings

Front corrosion front chassis

Nearside Front Lower radiator insecure due to lower cross member corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust mounting split but system secure

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight webbing damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower spare wheel flat and loose in carrier

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

Rear corrosion rear chassis frame

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,473 miles

Central Front Lower lower radiator mounting corroded

Front Lower corrosion front underside of vehicle

Lower corrosion underside vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both rear sills have been repaired and sealed with shutz . cant see full repair , advise

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread low centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper rear spare tyre flat

Rear rear tyres have some rubber cracks in sidewalls

roof warning lamp flashing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,290 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front. (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holes in both sills inside and outside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Radiator support corroded and holed but new support has been fitted above.

Rear tyres perished.

Reverse lamp(s) inoperative.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,787 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2014 93,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,199 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,961 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 73,956 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,856 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,464 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,188 miles

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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N377 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 N377 HAB, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N377 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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