MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier fractured (6.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Axle silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Towbar mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Towbar mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All front CV boots deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front wipers streaky.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Every suspension arm on vehicle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear antiroll bar rubber bush is deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)
rear panels behind bumper are corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)
nearside and offside rear panels behind bumper are corroded and holed
nearside inner and outer sills are corroded,soft and holed outwith prescribed areas
offside inner and outer sills are corroded,soft and holed outwith prescribed areas
various parts of the underside are corroded
windscreen wipers are slightly streaky
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N438 JCR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 N438 JCR, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N438 JCR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 February 2005.
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