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N769 VLJ

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,282 mi
Last recorded155,282 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 155,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 155,282 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel and wheel arch holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 153,034 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 153,033 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember excessively corroded within 300mm of front subframe mountings both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 6 May 2019 149,355 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 145,513 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 145,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear axle flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to rear axle flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front drop link top nut appears to have a split washer to secure it

offside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,730 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 112,730 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,492 miles

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

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

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

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

strong smell of diesel under vehicle but unable to see any leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2011 100,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

strong smell of diesel under vehicle but unable to see any leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,658 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 90,658 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both front tyres starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,649 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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N769 VLJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 N769 VLJ, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N769 VLJ registered?

N769 VLJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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