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192,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floors and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floors and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessive rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessive rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rust in chassis leg 12in of panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill exsive rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessive rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust in shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rust behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
the whole vehicle structure in in very poor condition
Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT 1.6MM LIMIT 195 70 15 c rated (5.2.3 (e))
label for fog light and horn poor
previous weilding in poor condition
Brake performance not tested due to brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (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))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MOT 1.6MM LIMIT 195 70 15 c rated (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
label for fog light and horn poor
previous weilding in poor condition
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Nearside inner and outer sills very corroded
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Offside inner and outer sills very corroded
Rear panel above rear silencer corroded
middle row of seats missing seat belts not tested
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rusted/ holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end rusted / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end in wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rusted/ holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end in wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Nearside inner and outer sills very corroded
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Offside inner and outer sills very corroded
Rear panel above rear silencer corroded
middle row of seats missing seat belts not tested
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of o/s/front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of o/s/front inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.
Front Cross member rusty.
Front Discs and pads worn low.
Nearside Inner sill rusty and holed.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Inner and outer sills rusty and holed.
Offside Rear Floor area rusty.
Rear Cross member rusty.
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack. (2.3.3b)
Front Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.
Front Cross member rusty.
Front Discs and pads worn low.
Nearside Inner sill rusty and holed.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Inner and outer sills rusty and holed.
Offside Rear Floor area rusty.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Cross member rusty.
Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.
N/s inner sill holed.
N/s track rod end cover cracking.
O/s inner sill very rusty and holed.
O/s outer sill holed.
Oil leak
Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.
N/s inner sill holed.
N/s track rod end cover cracking.
N/s/f shock absorber slightly leaking.
O/s inner sill very rusty and holed.
O/s outer sill holed.
Oil leak
Slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.
Both rear coil springs rusty.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s inner and oute sills rusty/holed.
Slight oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft seal.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear coil springs rusty.
O/s inner and oute sills rusty/holed.
Slight oil leak from o/s/f drive shaft seal.
N/s/f inner sill rusty/holed.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s inner and outer sill rusty/holed
Oil leak
Rear coil springs rusty.
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
N/s/f inner sill rusty/holed.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s inner and outer sill rusty/holed
Oil leak
Rear coil springs rusty.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear seat or bed under construction if made into forward facing seat seatbelts will have to be fitted.
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N898 OAE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 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 N898 OAE, 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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N898 OAE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 May 2003.
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