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N521 PTL

2010 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,078 mi
Last recorded174,078 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 174,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 174,075 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 169,082 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

minor corrosion throughout

Pass 7 May 2024 165,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 165,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 159,987 miles

Both front C.V gaitors cracked/ perished slightly

Both headlights have weak beam image

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover cracked/ perished

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 159,984 miles

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

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

Both front C.V gaitors cracked/ perished slightly

Both headlights have weak beam image

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover cracked/ perished

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 150,610 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,561 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 140,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 16 May 2018 136,729 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 135,691 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2017 118,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,086 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding not holed

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,601 miles

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

both front ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front track rod dust covers slightly perished

genaral corrosion forming under sides

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,601 miles

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

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

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

both front ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front track rod dust covers slightly perished

genaral corrosion forming under sides

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,508 miles

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

nearside front road wheel touching anti roll bar when in full lock

Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,508 miles

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

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

nearside front road wheel touching anti roll bar when in full lock

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/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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N521 PTL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N521 PTL, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N521 PTL registered?

N521 PTL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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