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N558 LBX

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 155,233 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills front and rear corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 149,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 149,421 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch hold and corrored (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis arm holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,108 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Lower Arm ball joints boots split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror???

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 146,106 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Behind dvrs seat (amp) (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure In under bonnet red wire (1.9.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bumper (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under bumper (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate not seam welded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box input pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)

Both headlamps deteriorating

Front Upper Slam panal corroded

Lower Arm ball joints boots split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror???

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 135,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 135,558 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,675 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 127,932 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,713 miles

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 114,465 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 114,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,532 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,532 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 106,397 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 106,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 104,540 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 104,525 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N558 LBX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N558 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N558 LBX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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