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N457 SMY

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 SMY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 87,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,012 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 79,658 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,603 miles

front pads low

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,558 miles

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

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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N457 SMY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 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 N457 SMY, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N457 SMY registered?

N457 SMY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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