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N425 NCW

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,524 mi
Last recorded168,524 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 NCW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 168,524 miles

nearside rear inner sill excessively corroded not within any prescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2021 168,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner sill excessively corroded not within any prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2020 162,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,891 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slight leak but not excessive

Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,120 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,120 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,223 miles

slight oil leak on engine

all 4 tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

both rear tyres on 4mm

centre/rear exhaust corroded

fuel and coolant pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,223 miles

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

all 4 tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

both rear tyres on 4mm

centre/rear exhaust corroded

fuel and coolant pipes corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 84,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,755 miles

all 4 brake discs are badly pitted,but efficient

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,755 miles

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

all 4 brake discs are badly pitted,but efficient

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,015 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,015 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,620 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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N425 NCW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N425 NCW, 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 N425 NCW registered?

N425 NCW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is N425 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N425 NCW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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