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N678 XTT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,057 mi
Last recorded161,057 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 161,057 miles

underside covered in under seal

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,604 miles

Central Inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,020 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 153,201 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 153,200 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rig (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

nearside and offside rear valance corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 148,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at radiator mount (within 30cm of subframe mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at radiator mount(within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

nearside and offside rear valance corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 145,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint has small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 140,826 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 132,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 125,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,854 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs covered in surface rust

oil leak from off side rear oil seal

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs covered in surface rust

oil leak from off side rear oil seal

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,225 miles

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

slight damage to front bumper near side

Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 93,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 137,621 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 137,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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N678 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N678 XTT, 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 N678 XTT registered?

N678 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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