MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
hand brake travel
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
offside headlight light output image becoming poor
some damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside front sill back/chassis box section holed in none prescribed area
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/lower quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside headlight light output image becoming poor
some damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside front sill back/chassis box section holed in none prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative
poor light output/image offside headlamp
surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas , hole in nearside front sill back/box section
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative
poor light output/image offside headlamp
surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas , hole in nearside front sill back/box section
nearside front sill back/box section corroded to hole in none prescribed area
offside headlamp light output aim pattern poor
surface corrosion in prescribed areas
surface cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
nearside front sill back/box section corroded to hole in none prescribed area
offside headlamp light output aim pattern poor
surface corrosion in prescribed areas
surface cracks in nearside/offside front tyres
Corrosion to radiator support
N/S/F Tyre cracked on sidewall
Rear training arm bushes perrished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f mirror head slightly loose
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f mirror head slightly loose
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
(1)Center section of exhaust starting to rust. †(2) Handbrake lever is on the end of it's travel.
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N971 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 134,910 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 N971 JEV, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N971 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 December 2004.
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