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N914 LMJ

2006 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,442 mi
Last recorded159,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 159,442 miles

Front radiator mount corroding

Moisture residue around the steering rack

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ON THE LIMIT (7.1.2 (b))

Offside sill corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2025 155,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - at front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside - ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

moisture around steering rack

radiator support bracket corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2024 150,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 148,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,430 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,504 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,411 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion - no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 132,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion - no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage osf seat belt

Fail 3 Jul 2018 129,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage osf seat belt

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,215 miles

oil dampness around os of steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,203 miles

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

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

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

oil dampness around os of steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 119,784 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2014 119,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 117,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 115,066 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 115,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 113,221 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 113,221 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 110,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,601 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 101,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,391 miles

both rear tyres wonr low

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,373 miles

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

suspension bushes cracked and perished

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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N914 LMJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N914 LMJ, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N914 LMJ registered?

N914 LMJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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