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N536 CVP

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

224,520 mi
Last recorded224,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 CVP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 224,520 miles

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

both inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2016 211,239 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 210,926 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 194,291 miles

body damage and corrosion

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

oil leaks on rear axle ends

Fail 3 Jul 2015 194,288 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

body damage and corrosion

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

oil leaks on rear axle ends

Pass 25 Jun 2014 180,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 180,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 159,553 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exrta customer wiring

lower steering column universal joint has rust staining

n/s front sidewall condition

n/s wiper misses lower corner

Fail 10 Jun 2013 159,549 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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 Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exrta customer wiring

lower steering column universal joint has rust staining

n/s front sidewall condition

n/s wiper misses lower corner

Pass 30 Jun 2012 141,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 141,525 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 132,697 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 132,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,210 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 123,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 106,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,860 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 91,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

rear diff stiff

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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N536 CVP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 N536 CVP, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N536 CVP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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