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N980 UAA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,162 mi
Last recorded162,162 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 UAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

o/s & n/s inner & outer sills corroded

various rear end body damage

various under body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 162,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

o/s & n/s inner & outer sills corroded

various rear end body damage

various under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2015 160,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

various under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2015 160,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

various under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 155,123 miles

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 155,118 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 146,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both side members becoming corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 140,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

general rusting of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,736 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

general rusting of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,393 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Damage to near side sill

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

Off side rear outer arch corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 137,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Damage to near side sill

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

Off side rear outer arch corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 128,242 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r lower sill damage

Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,633 miles

n/s o/s cv boots perished

slight corrision n/s o/s front cross m ember

Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,113 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 140,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 126,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 116,407 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 116,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 103,723 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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N980 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N980 UAA, 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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N980 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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