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N788 PUD

2006 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

268,965 mi
Last recorded268,965 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 PUD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 268,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

chips to windscreen

high level stop lamp not working

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 268,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin for lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

chips to windscreen

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 243,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear side light dim

offside rear inner sill corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 9 May 2017 243,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear side light dim

offside rear inner sill corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2016 220,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

holed corrosion to offside rear inner sill just outside of a prescribed area

Fail 23 May 2016 220,896 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

holed corrosion to offside rear inner sill just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 29 Apr 2015 200,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

has slight leak from rear axle

Fail 27 Apr 2015 200,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

has slight leak from rear axle

Pass 8 May 2014 192,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 191,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 182,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2013 182,724 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,299 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 23 Mar 2012 172,299 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 30 Mar 2011 158,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 158,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 157,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 156,784 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 156,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 136,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 123,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 123,547 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N788 PUD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N788 PUD, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N788 PUD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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