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N568 VLJ

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,648 mi
Last recorded134,648 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN568 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 134,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 133,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 133,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 132,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 130,594 miles

Oil leak ()

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 20 Jun 2017 130,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,925 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 128,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Small link pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,114 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 126,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both rear tyres have deteriated sidewalls,very heavy cracking

Pass 29 May 2014 123,330 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 123,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner sill and offside inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,933 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner sill and offside inner sill corrosion not within prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,502 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,375 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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N568 VLJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N568 VLJ, 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 N568 VLJ registered?

N568 VLJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is N568 VLJ safe to buy?

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