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N454 HAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,842 mi
Last recorded206,842 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 206,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 200,493 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 200,487 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front near to sub fame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 193,843 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 193,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 185,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 174,599 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 174,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 159,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 159,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,924 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 142,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 128,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,530 miles

OSF mirror cracked

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,823 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N454 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N454 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N454 HAB registered?

N454 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is N454 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N454 HAB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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