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NM55 MLF

2018 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,980 mi
Last recorded180,980 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 MLF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,980 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Lower Inner sills and chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 180,980 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Lower Inner sills and chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 176,637 miles

General under body corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 171,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged

Sills and chassis corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 171,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Support bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged

Sills and chassis corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,533 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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NM55 MLF is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 NM55 MLF, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NM55 MLF registered?

NM55 MLF is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 October 2018.

Is NM55 MLF safe to buy?

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