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N416 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,630 mi
Last recorded191,630 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2022 191,630 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sill damaged

vehicle underside heavily undersealed obscuring the inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2021 197,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 197,533 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 199,646 miles

inner and outer sills been welded and coated in under sill

rear chassis rusty

slight play both rear anti roll bar links and mounting bushes

Pass 24 May 2019 197,470 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

off side rear outer sill been welded and coated in under sill

rear chassis been welded and coated in under-sills

Fail 7 May 2019 196,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 199,477 miles

both front lower arm ball joint rubbers in poor condition

slight binding off side front brake

Pass 11 May 2017 92,595 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front

child seat fitted to nearside front

Fail 4 May 2017 92,430 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to nearside front

child seat fitted to nearside front

Pass 26 May 2016 195,932 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 May 2016 195,929 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very week (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 194,723 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2014 193,754 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2013 193,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight front brake judder

Pass 9 May 2012 194,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills undersealed

Pass 11 May 2011 193,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember corroded non prescribed area

nsf inner sill corroded non prescribed area

nsf wheel very slight binding

nsr inner arch corroded non prescribed area

underbody surface rust

Fail 11 May 2011 193,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmember corroded non prescribed area

nsf inner sill corroded non prescribed area

nsf wheel very slight binding

nsr inner arch corroded non prescribed area

underbody surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2009 192,147 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake has a slightly reduced efficiency

rear outer sills and wheelarches starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2009 192,081 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear parking brake has a slightly reduced efficiency

rear outer sills and wheelarches starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2008 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 88,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N416 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 N416 CAN, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N416 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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