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N579 SVY

2011 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

266,858 mi
Last recorded266,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 266,858 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 15 May 2026 266,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 16 May 2025 264,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from ram but not excessive (2.1.5 (a))

underside has surface corrosion on sills and front radiator mount

Pass 1 May 2024 260,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering is leaking badly strong advise (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 260,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering is leaking badly strong advise (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 251,172 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak at rack {strong advise} (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 251,050 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed+corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (behind wheel) holed+corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid outer sill holed+corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rad panel/crossmember holed+corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 241,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,,,midway (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 227,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 211,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 211,255 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 200,786 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside reverse lamp lense broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017 200,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside reverse lamp lense broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 190,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 190,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 185,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 179,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 168,985 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 147,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 147,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 146,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 146,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SVY is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 N579 SVY, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N579 SVY is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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