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N438 HAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 90,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,783 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,351 miles

O/s/f Tyre bald on inner edge.

Slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 83,351 miles

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

O/s/f Tyre bald on inner edge.

Slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,397 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box with flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,397 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,535 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,086 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,501 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,869 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,681 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,681 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,258 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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N438 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N438 HAB, 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 N438 HAB registered?

N438 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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