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N424 FKU

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,586 mi
Last recorded188,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2025 188,586 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front (0.1 (d))

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

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet areas (4.11 (a) (i))

Front/rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill backing area,various areas corroded/covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 182,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 166,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 151,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 151,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 145,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 145,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 136,984 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,913 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

rear seats facing to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,532 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 130,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,468 miles

engine oily

rear tyres are on the limit!!

Fail 9 Mar 2016 124,468 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine oily

rear tyres are on the limit!!

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,795 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,245 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,565 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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N424 FKU is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 N424 FKU, 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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N424 FKU is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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