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N730 PFW

2003 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 PFW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2017 82,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near shocker mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,129 miles

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,316 miles

1.surface corrosion of front brake pipes 2.surface corrosion of rest of inner and outer sills chassis and x members

Fail 10 Jan 2015 79,314 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.surface corrosion of front brake pipes 2.surface corrosion of rest of inner and outer sills chassis and x members

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,954 miles

1.very slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links 2.wear in n/s rear drop link bush 3.surface corrosion of outer sills rear chassis and x members

Fail 3 Jan 2014 77,954 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.very slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links 2.wear in n/s rear drop link bush 3.surface corrosion of outer sills rear chassis and x members

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,309 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,043 miles

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

slight play in front propshaft rear joint

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,123 miles

1.slight play in both rear drop links †2.rear brake pads appear low

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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N730 PFW is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N730 PFW, 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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What year was N730 PFW registered?

N730 PFW is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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