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N579 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

265,331 mi
Last recorded265,331 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 265,331 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various underbody areas and components corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 262,887 miles

under body is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 261,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill rusty/holed.

Offside Outer Rusty/weak.

Offside Rear 1/2 shaft seal starting to leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 260,210 miles

All suspension components underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded and breaking up

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle welded and under sealed in various places underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2019 247,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheelarch corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 232,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 216,787 miles

several areas of underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 200,670 miles

Offside Front inner sill holed but not within specified area

Fail 4 Apr 2016 200,670 miles

Offside Front inner sill holed but not within specified area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 194,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 194,477 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 176,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 134,638 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 134,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 118,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,067 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 102,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,600 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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N579 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 N579 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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N579 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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