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N429 JOT

2010 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,274 mi
Last recorded159,274 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,274 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside of vehicle corroded holed and covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 157,771 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill below b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle has been freshly under sealed

Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 155,666 miles

ALL repaired areas covered in sealer / underseal

Central Front Lower Panel heavily corroded but painted

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underbody area corroded but area heavily covered with sealer / underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever requires adjustment

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

Rear All suspension components corroded and bushes worn

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension component mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper inner arch area corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

nearside and offside sills corroded

noise from front suspension detected on drive test but can not be identified

steering pulling to left on drive test

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength visible through spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underbody panel excessively corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

ALL repaired areas covered in sealer / underseal

Central Front Lower Panel heavily corroded but painted

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underbody area corroded but area heavily covered with sealer / underseal (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear All suspension components corroded and bushes worn

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension component mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper inner arch area corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

nearside and offside sills corroded

noise from front suspension detected on drive test but can not be identified

parking brake travel requires adjustment

steering pulling to left on drive test

Fail 27 Sep 2021 155,612 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting central section excessively corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area excessively corroded within the area of rear seat belts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sliding door shut area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area excessively corroded within the area of rear seat belts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mount area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section after spring mount arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower panel corroded but painted

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front sub-frames heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sub-frame mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded / bushes worn

Front nearside and offside lower inner arch panel corroded but not within component mount area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front suspension knock detected on drive test but not identifiable on ramp

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak around steering rack but not excessive (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded / bushes worn and deteriorated

Rear nearside and offside underbody repaired and heavily covered in sealer and underseal

Rear transmission or bearing noise detected at wheel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front and rear chassis sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full vehicle undersealed covering all repaired and corroded arears

parking brake lever may require adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside and offside rear corners corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 152,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 150,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

nearside outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2018 150,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

nearside outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 146,162 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 146,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL ,INNER SILL ,REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Front X MEMBER CORRODED

Rear TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,968 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rusty but not weakend

cracking on sidewall offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

slight play in offside rear roll bar link

suspension rusty but not weakend

Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,247 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,295 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 119,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 101,446 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,362 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,271 miles

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

naerside rear tyre at 2.5mm, offside rear tyre at 2mm

Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

naerside rear tyre at 2.5mm, offside rear tyre at 2mm

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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N429 JOT is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 N429 JOT, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N429 JOT is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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