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182,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched
Rear Both rear bump stops missing
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Headlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched
Rear Both rear bump stops missing
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly scuffed (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel grabbing/binding furthyer investigation advised
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation
Bonnet stay missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both inner sills starting to corrode not deemed excessive at time of test
Both front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon
Both inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Both front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon
Both inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracked
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
all tyres cracked
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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T257 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 T257 JSS, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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T257 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2014.
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