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N508 XTT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

229,840 mi
Last recorded229,840 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 229,840 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 229,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/hr15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 222,437 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 222,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/hr15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 216,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen has a small chip in front of driver

Fail 24 Oct 2020 216,001 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside of radiator support at rear near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint boot slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen has a small chip in front of driver

Pass 24 Oct 2019 209,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 209,549 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 200,980 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Both front suspension strut top mountings and the n/s driveshaft inner cv gaiter are perished and the n/s/f strut gaiter is insecure

The aerial mast is broken but is high up on the vehicle

The brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad is worn on the edge

The intercooler and its mountings are slightly damaged but not leaking The rear suspension bump stops are missing

The o/s headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated and the image is slightly blurred

The o/s/f door aperture seal is damaged and insecure

There are very small stone chips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage including the n/s of the rear bumper and front of the o/s side panel

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion but all has been waxoyled including both front sill lips have been squashed but are strong

Pass 6 Oct 2017 194,891 miles

Both front suspension strut top mountings and the n/s driveshaft inner cv gaiter are perished and the n/s/f strut gaiter is insecure

The aerial mast is broken but is high up on the vehicle

The brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad is worn on the edge

The engine knocking on its mountings when starting up and stopping but is otherwise smooth

The intercooler and its mountings are slightly damaged but not leaking

The o/s headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated and the image is slightly blurred

The o/s/f door aperture seal is damaged and insecure

The rear differential is tight

The rear fog light switch is next to the original switch

The rear interior light is not working and the centre is dull

The rear suspension bump stops are missing

There are very small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage including the n/s of the rear bumper and front of the o/s side panel

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion but all has been waxoyled including both front sill lips have been squashed but are strong

Fail 3 Oct 2017 194,891 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Both front suspension strut top mountings and the n/s driveshaft inner cv gaiter are perished and the n/s/f strut gaiter is insecure

The aerial mast is broken but is high up on the vehicle

The brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad is worn on the edge

The engine knocking on its mountings when starting up and stopping but is otherwise smooth

The intercooler and its mountings are slightly damaged but not leaking

The o/s headlamp lens is slightly deteriorated and the image is slightly blurred

The o/s/f door aperture seal is damaged and insecure

The rear differential is tight

The rear fog light switch is next to the original switch

The rear interior light is not working and the centre is dull

The rear suspension bump stops are missing

There are very small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight bodywork damage including the n/s of the rear bumper and front of the o/s side panel

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion but all has been waxoyled including both front sill lips have been squashed but are strong

Pass 19 Oct 2016 187,565 miles

Both front suspension strut top mountings and driveshaft inner cv gaiters are perished

Both rear and the n/s/f tyre tread depths are 3mm and the o/s/f is 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

The aerial mast is broken but is high up on the roof

The brake pedal anti slip rubber is slightly worn

The engine knocks on its mountings on start and stop but other wise smooth

The front of the sill lips are squashed flat but strong

The intercooler and its cowling are slightly damaged but not leaking

The o/s headlamp lens is deteriorated but the image is o.k.

The o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

The rear differential is tight

The rear interior light is not working and the centre is dull

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion but has been waxoyled

there is various slight bodywork damage including the n/s of the rear bumper

Fail 5 Oct 2016 187,565 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both ends metal to metal (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

All the tyres are under inflated

All the wiper arm pivots are stiff and the rear blade is split

Both front suspension strut top mountings and driveshaft inner cv gaiters are perished

Both rear and the n/s/f tyre tread depths are 3mm and the o/s/f is 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Items were removed from the drivers view prior to the test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The aerial mast is broken but is high up on the roof

The brake pedal anti slip rubber is slightly worn

The engine knocks on its mountings on start and stop but other wise smooth

The front of the sill lips are squashed flat but strong

The intercooler and its cowling are slightly damaged but not leaking

The o/s headlamp lens is deteriorated but the image is o.k.

The o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

The o/s/r wheel arch trim is slightly insecure

The rear differential is tight

The rear interior light is not working

The rear interior light is not working and the centre is dull

The roof wont open

There are small stonechips in the windscreen

There is a small hole in the n/s/r outer sill just outside any prescribed areas

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion but has been waxoyled

there is various slight bodywork damage including the n/s of the rear bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2015 177,305 miles

Aerial mast broken

Both front drive shaft inner cv gaiters perished

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front ends of both outer sill panels

Intercooler slightly damaged

Light corrosion in the vehicle body

Rear bumper trims missing

Rear suspension bump stops mising

Under body dry/corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2015 177,055 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front ends of both outer sill panels

Light corrosion in the vehicle body

Rear bumper trims missing

Under body dry/corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2015 166,970 miles

auxiliary belt slightly noisey

o/s tyres worn to 3 mm, n/s tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody and suspension components verydry/corroded.(Recommend a underbody wax oyl)!

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 166,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxiliary belt slightly noisey

o/s tyres worn to 3 mm, n/s tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underbody and suspension components verydry/corroded.(Recommend a underbody wax oyl)!

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 155,472 miles

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

both front end of the sill panel slightly damaged.

centre row of seat belts checked with child seats fitted.

engine slightly damp with oil.

reverse mirror on rear tail gate missing.

underbody very dry/corroded!

Pass 9 Jan 2014 155,472 miles

both front end of the sill panel slightly damaged.

centre row of seat belts checked with child seats fitted.

engine slightly damp with oil.

reverse mirror on rear tail gate missing.

underbody very dry/corroded!

Pass 11 Jan 2013 147,079 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 138,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti roll bar link ball joint gaiters slit

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 12,857 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti roll bar link ball joint gaiters slit

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 121,091 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 112,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 98,703 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N508 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N508 XTT, 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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N508 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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