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N495 ENE

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,964 mi
Last recorded167,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 ENE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 167,964 miles

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 167,964 miles

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged.

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 163,692 miles

N/S and O/S Rear light lenses damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 163,692 miles

N/S and O/S Rear light lenses damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch/valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 158,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 157,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 155,222 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 11 May 2016 154,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded. not within prescribed area

offside rear reverse lamp cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2015 151,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 148,740 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 148,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 145,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very heavy rust both rear arches

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,292 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 142,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 136,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake hose slight deteriorated- rear seat not used ubable to fully check- n/s wheel trim missing- slight noise hubs slight play rear bearing- slight movement steering suspension joints bushes

corrosion in sills sills in wings arches cross members discs brake pipes & ferruls

customer supllied weight of vehicle data book- inn sills corroded repaired unable to fully check repair -brake hose clip slight loose hose slight deteriorated

n/s/f in sill

rear anti roll bar bushes slight worn

slight corrosion brake pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2011 136,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake hose slight deteriorated- rear seat not used ubable to fully check- n/s wheel trim missing- slight noise hubs slight play rear bearing- slight movement steering suspension joints bushes

corrosion in sills sills in wings arches cross members discs brake pipes & ferruls

n/s/f in sill

rear anti roll bar bushes slight worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,785 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 129,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise handbrake travel.

Advise o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f crossmember slightly corroded and holed.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 120,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 120,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front o/s rear tyres splitting

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,741 miles

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

Oil leak

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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N495 ENE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N495 ENE, 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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N495 ENE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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