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N549 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

287,468 mi
Last recorded287,468 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 287,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack seal at column (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in universal joint at base of column, adjacent to rack. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured actually detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible through wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 274,358 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 274,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind rear wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 269,821 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension rear all rubber bushes perished

Fail 31 Jul 2018 269,791 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes in such poor condition (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

all rear suspension bushes perished

all veh structure corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 264,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 264,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 256,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 255,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 247,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 240,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 240,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013 229,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 224,501 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 224,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 213,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 213,691 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 208,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 208,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Intercooler has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 188,245 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 188,245 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 172,714 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 172,714 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 161,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 138,271 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 138,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,491 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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N549 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N549 CAN, 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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N549 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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