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N688 XTT

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

183,186 mi
Last recorded183,186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 183,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion front to rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 183,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL HEAVY CORROSION FRONT TO REAR

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake pass 17%

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 182,513 miles

Corrosion to various places of vehicle underside

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front inner sill area holed in a few places

Offside rear bumper corner insecure

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 182,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside drive shaft joint worn

general heavy corrosion front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2021 180,184 miles

Offside Front ninner cill holed

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

all suspension bushes worn

general heavy corrosion and or underseal front to rear

Fail 9 Feb 2021 180,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front ninner cill holed

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

all suspension bushes worn

general heavy corrosion and or underseal front to rear

Pass 31 Jan 2020 179,111 miles

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

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

corrosion front to rear heavely undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2020 179,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion front to rear heavely undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2019 175,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,107 miles

CORROSION-CHASSIS-SILLS-MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

TYRE O/S/F+O/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 161,501 miles

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 161,501 miles

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 154,124 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

CORROSION-MISC R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 154,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CORROSION-MISC R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 145,350 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.SCREEN DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 145,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-LOAD.SCREEN DAMAGE.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?R BUMP STOPS MISSING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 137,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

head lamp beam image becoming poor

Pass 28 Mar 2014 137,390 miles

head lamp beam image becoming poor

Pass 15 Mar 2013 130,727 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion n/s sill

Fail 12 Apr 2010 98,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,712 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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N688 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 N688 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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N688 XTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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