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N868 JCR

2007 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

183,574 mi
Last recorded183,574 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN868 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 183,574 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

both rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded but outer sides covered

steering rack damp and slight play

under side in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2022 183,499 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills, not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 183,334 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 183,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 182,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 182,904 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 181,017 miles

Offside Lower sill inner area corroded, not structural

Fail 23 Jul 2019 181,017 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower sill inner area corroded, not structural

Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,844 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 177,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 175,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 175,854 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear lower sills, both sides (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,618 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 171,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 171,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 169,818 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 169,818 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 167,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 167,366 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 164,454 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 163,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 163,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 162,024 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 162,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 157,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 151,064 miles

slight immbalance on front brakes

some minor corrosion on underside of body

Pass 17 Jul 2007 136,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N868 JCR is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 N868 JCR, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N868 JCR registered?

N868 JCR is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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