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N742 BRB

2002 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

138,306 mi
Last recorded138,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 BRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,306 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 138,306 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 138,233 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 135,174 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 135,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 133,969 miles

Nearside underneath inner sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 133,969 miles

Nearside underneath inner sill corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,592 miles

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,592 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,262 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,262 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,526 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 132,526 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,917 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,917 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,302 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,302 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,069 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner sills rusted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 124,956 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r sill panel corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 124,954 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

steering pull to n/s

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,533 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,311 miles

Advise baby seat fitted to n/s/f seat.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,876 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 99,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,684 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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N742 BRB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 N742 BRB, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N742 BRB registered?

N742 BRB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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