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N860 UAA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Orange Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,902 mi
Last recorded178,902 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 UAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 178,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 178,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 175,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 175,812 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s and n/s rubbing on anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 172,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,615 miles

N/S/F brake has slight bind

O/S/F brake has slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2016 162,950 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 162,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 157,878 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 154,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 149,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 143,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 138,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 138,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 132,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 120,856 miles

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

both rear tyres 4mm left

front discs slighty rigged on edges

rear brake pads 30% left

Fail 25 Jun 2009 120,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres 4mm left

front discs slighty rigged on edges

rear brake pads 30% left

Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 89,343 miles

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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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N860 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Orange with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N860 UAA, 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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N860 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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