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N417 BRR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

231,455 mi
Last recorded231,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN417 BRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 231,455 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 231,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 227,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 227,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 224,178 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 224,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 219,970 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 219,970 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 214,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 214,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 208,804 miles

Exhaust corroded in various points

Offside outer sill corroeded and hold but not within 30cm of a major mounting point

Offside rack gatior slightly cut

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust corroded in various points

Offside outer sill corroeded and hold but not within 30cm of a major mounting point

Offside rack gatior slightly cut

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 202,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 188,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 181,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 176,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 173,536 miles

cracks in front tyres

Fail 30 Apr 2010 173,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks in front tyres

Pass 16 May 2009 171,603 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 169,024 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 169,024 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N417 BRR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N417 BRR, 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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What year was N417 BRR registered?

N417 BRR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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