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N687 TBO

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,625 mi
Last recorded118,625 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,625 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside(with evidence of previous repairs). Unable to establish structural strength level (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 118,625 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside [with evidence of previous repairs]. Unable to establish structural strength level. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 118,602 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside [with evidence of previous poor repairs] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,918 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion underneath with evidence of previous repairs

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,229 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,006 miles

Both Outer Sills Rusty In Places

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,285 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,383 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,739 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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N687 TBO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N687 TBO, 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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N687 TBO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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