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N872 YCJ

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,800 mi
Last recorded221,800 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 YCJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 221,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack top seal (2.3.3b)

under body heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 215,729 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 215,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 200,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 200,116 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

condition of exhaust tail pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2014 183,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 183,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 178,488 miles

Both rear springs corroded

O/S rear tyre @ 3mm tread

Fail 8 Mar 2013 178,486 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroded

O/S rear tyre @ 3mm tread

Rear wiper blade missing

Spare tyre flat

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

Pass 18 May 2012 171,245 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

spare tyre worn below 1.6 mm

Fail 9 May 2012 171,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

spare tyre worn below 1.6 mm

Pass 26 May 2011 160,397 miles

Both rear shock absorbers outer covers corroded

Front cross member corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 160,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both rear shock absorbers outer covers corroded

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

Front brake discs badly corroded

Front cross member corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 149,013 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs corroded at edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2010 148,834 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs corroded at edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 134,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 134,304 miles

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

Front pads @ approx 4mm

Rear fog light dim

Rear shocks casing corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 119,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 108,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 168,665 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 168,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N872 YCJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N872 YCJ, 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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N872 YCJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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