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N446 BRR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

232,712 mi
Last recorded232,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 BRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 232,712 miles

FULL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 23 Jun 2025 232,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 229,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 225,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 224,532 miles

full under side of vehicle heavy painted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 224,216 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 206,543 miles

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

Oil leak on rear axle.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 195,036 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 179,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 179,221 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 179,221 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 172,815 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 172,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 161,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 161,487 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and weeep on rear axle end.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,840 miles

nsr tyre on limits ,slight misting at power steering rack.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 148,840 miles

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

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

nsr tyre on limits ,slight misting at power steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 132,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 132,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,486 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear hub is damp with oil

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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N446 BRR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N446 BRR, 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 N446 BRR registered?

N446 BRR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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