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N89 PAE

2003 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,639 mi
Last recorded170,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 170,639 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 169,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 163,052 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

general corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jun 2018 156,520 miles

both inner and outer sill corroded and holed

nearside front indicator insecure but not likely to become detached

stone chip to centre of windscreen behind mirror

Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,455 miles

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

Power steering component leaking at steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 143,747 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 May 2016 136,315 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 136,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 126,698 miles

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 126,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 119,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 119,206 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 109,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,722 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 104,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 102,454 miles

wipers are spliting on ends

Pass 7 May 2008 98,944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 93,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,049 miles

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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N89 PAE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N89 PAE, 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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N89 PAE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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