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N132 VLJ

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,805 mi
Last recorded208,805 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 208,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 202,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 202,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Long Handbrake travel

Pass 20 May 2020 198,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 198,626 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill section corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 193,297 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded turbo pipe insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 186,872 miles

n/s front tyre close to limits on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 186,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre close to limits on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 178,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 166,313 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 158,778 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 158,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 157,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 153,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 153,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and centre exhaust pipes in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2011 147,985 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 147,985 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 141,601 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2010 141,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,501 miles

o/s/r wheel center cap is loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 126,375 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 126,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,556 miles

front and rear brake pads look very low

full engine under tray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2007 117,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake pads look very low

full engine under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 111,363 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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N132 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N132 VLJ, 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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N132 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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