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N437 VLJ

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

197,860 mi
Last recorded197,860 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 197,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant reservoir empty

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))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole back panel/inner sill area behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill area behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arch tub area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 195,192 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 195,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 193,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to sills and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2022 193,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to sills and chassis

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2021 191,196 miles

Front tyres wearing on eges

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear rear of wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 191,196 miles

Front tyres wearing on eges

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear rear of wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 188,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 188,535 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside/nearside inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 185,853 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill holed

Rear offside/nearside inner wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2019 185,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill holed

Rear offside/nearside inner wheel arches corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2018 179,065 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Aug 2018 179,039 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel dripping underneth (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

windscreen damage

Pass 8 Aug 2017 170,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed considered non structural

Offside Rear outer sill corrroded

slight windscreen damage

Pass 25 Aug 2016 162,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed not structual

Offside Rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge and tread cut

Fail 25 Aug 2016 162,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed not structual

Offside Rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge and tread cut

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 154,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front inner offside and nearside sills holed.offside rear sill holed.both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,130 miles

offside and nearside front inner sill corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,947 miles

both front tyres are cracking and perished on the side walls inner and outer !!!

offside and nearside front inner sill panel corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

offside and nearside rear sills slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 142,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 142,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,341 miles

front inner brake pads look low

offside front outer cv boot is cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2010 134,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,108 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 131,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 127,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 123,372 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 123,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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N437 VLJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 N437 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N437 VLJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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