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N624 VLJ

2008 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,149 mi
Last recorded187,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 187,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 181,322 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

offside inner and outer sill corroded not in a presribed area

Pass 13 Feb 2018 173,455 miles

both inner sills are getting rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 172,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 171,173 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 163,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 163,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 152,131 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,529 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,891 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,151 miles

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)

clutch is slipping

o/s/f outer sill is rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,889 miles

Oil leak

fron t brake discs rusty

o/s/r floor area rusty

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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N624 VLJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N624 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 N624 VLJ registered?

N624 VLJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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