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N455 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,829 mi
Last recorded170,829 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN455 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 170,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 170,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 169,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 169,021 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bumper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 164,079 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Welded areas heavily undersealed unable to determine condition of repair

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

slight damage front number plate

underside welded repaired areas undersealed unable to determine condition of repair

Fail 25 Apr 2018 164,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

slight damage front number plate

underside welded repaired areas undersealed unable to determine condition of repair

Pass 15 Mar 2017 163,376 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch area

deterioration to front number plate

offside rear lens repaired with lens tape

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2017 163,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired underside sill area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

damage to front number plate

offside rear lens repaired with lens tape

slight play offside front antiroll bar link

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 159,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 153,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,537 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 145,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 139,930 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 139,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 136,591 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 136,582 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 134,101 miles

both inner sills rusted

rust all over under car

rust over body

Fail 12 Oct 2010 134,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner sills rusted

rust all over under car

rust over body

Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,327 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 121,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 121,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 101,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 101,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 88,493 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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N455 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 N455 CAN, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N455 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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