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ExpiredMileage
214,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
underbody of vehicle and rear of vehicle heavly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
coolant leak
gearbox fluid leak
underbody of vehicle and rear of vehicle heavly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective deflated ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective deflated ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fuel injection pump damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling antiroll bar when on full left lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fuel injection pump damp
spare wheel securing cable loose
Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective deflated ()
Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective deflated ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking gaiter damaged (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working faulty switch (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre tread wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AIR CON PIPE UNION LEAKING BY OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
AIR CON PIPE UNION LEAKING BY OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL
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N541 SMX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N541 SMX, 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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N541 SMX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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