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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, also corroded & undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, also corroded & undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle underside & suspension corroded & undersealed
Vehicle underside has several repairs, all undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed at top mount for spring (inside coils). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front crossmember corroded and holed around offside mounting bolt. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front inner arch and front panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside inner and outer sills corroded and holed outside of prescribed area.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Both inner sills corroded and holed significantly along most of central area but not within a prescribed area.
Nearside Front Inner arch holed at very front by front panel but outside prescribed area.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed towards middle but not within a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg over axle area corroded but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis leg inside spring top cup heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed at front <30cms from lower arm/sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing viewed from under bonnet area <30cms to strut top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg inside upper spring cup excessively corroded and original hole extended. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner arch where it closes the sill assembly corroded and holed <30cms from trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed <30cms from rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by front of inner sill holed <30cms from lower arm/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded and holed over axle area <30cms from suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed <30cms from rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both inner sills corroded and holed significantly along most of central area but not within a prescribed area.
Nearside Front Inner arch holed at very front by front panel but outside prescribed area.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed towards middle but not within a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg over axle area corroded but not holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis leg inside spring top cup heavily corroded.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brakes binding slightly
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Both front brakes starting to bind
Both inner sills/underbody rusted in various places & starting to corrode
Both outer sills starting to corrode in places
Exhaust condition poor
Front reg. plate mounting poor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
Both front brakes starting to bind
Both inner sills/underbody rusted in various places & starting to corrode
Both outer sills starting to corrode in places
Exhaust condition poor
Front reg. plate mounting poor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis slightly corroded underneath
on road test slightly noisy front end, no play or roughness in wheel bearing
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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N530 MAF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 N530 MAF, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N530 MAF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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