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N459 PAE

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 93,930 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D’bush both worn rear anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,930 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D’bush both worn rear anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,478 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall slightly perishing/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle d bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 92,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp inop and switch interacting with front spot lamp (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall slightly perishing/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle d bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle d bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,509 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/axle D bush”s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 86,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/axle D bush”s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,619 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering undersill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,976 miles

corrosion appearing underside

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,461 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,459 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,436 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed area

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed area

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,614 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres misshaped on tread pattern

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Coolant leak heater flexy to solid join pipe ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak outer rear half shaft seal ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres misshaped on tread pattern

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,998 miles

n/s/rear axle oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,313 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,313 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,825 miles

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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N459 PAE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N459 PAE, 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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N459 PAE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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