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N656 HWP

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,375 mi
Last recorded237,375 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 HWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 237,375 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 237,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 237,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember. to Maine chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor and inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 228,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 224,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 221,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight play in N/S/R anti roll bar D bush

Fail 25 Feb 2021 221,352 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values voiding results (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of main tread at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of man tread at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 217,669 miles

Corrosion ; Areas at Offside front chassis outrigger & Offside rear sill

Lighting ; Reverse lamps not working

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Areas main tread at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration ; Both number plates characters slightly smaller than standard , Import

Fail 26 Feb 2020 217,669 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2 attempts (8.2.2.2 (f))

Corrosion ; Areas at Offside front chassis outrigger & Offside rear sill

Lighting ; Reverse lamps not working

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Areas main tread at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration ; Both number plates characters slightly smaller than standard , Import

Pass 11 Feb 2019 210,635 miles

Corrosion ; Area at Offside rear sill , edge of seat belt prescribed area , area at Nearside rear wheel arch ( covered by moulding )

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Registration plates characters slightly smaller than standard ( Import )

Note ; Reverse lamp not working

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 201,471 miles

Corrosion ; Area at Offside rear behind body moulding

Suspension ; Lower ball joint seal deteriorated , Offside front

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Feb 2017 193,801 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 193,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 186,216 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated

Note ; rear seats have been repositioned , informed not used for travelling

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 Feb 2016 186,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated

Note ; rear seats have been repositioned , informed not used for travelling

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 27 Feb 2015 175,498 miles

Brakes ; front & rear brake pads worn thin

Note ; odometer reads in Kilometers

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 Feb 2015 175,498 miles

Brakes ; front & rear brake pads worn thin

Note ; odometer reads in Kilometers

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Apr 2014 166,262 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,991 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 155,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 147,994 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 138,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 132,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 125,086 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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N656 HWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N656 HWP, 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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N656 HWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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