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N548 LBX

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,061 mi
Last recorded199,061 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 199,061 miles

underside heavily sealed / undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2024 196,836 miles

UNDERSIDE PLATED AND UNDERSEALED, INCLUDING BRAKE PIPES

Pass 27 Jul 2023 195,340 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2023 195,333 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed yellow chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in at arch end of sill holed yellow chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rusty underisde

Pass 14 Jul 2022 193,267 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 191,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 191,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 191,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 186,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 186,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 179,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 170,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 162,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 152,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 143,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 142,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 137,968 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 137,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 135,824 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 129,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 121,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 114,726 miles

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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N548 LBX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N548 LBX, 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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What year was N548 LBX registered?

N548 LBX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is N548 LBX safe to buy?

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