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N137 VLJ

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside outer sill has corrosion not within prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 171,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside outer sill has corrosion not within prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 152,912 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 152,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2013 117,447 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Offside front CV boot insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,358 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,871 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre cracking.

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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N137 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N137 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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What year was N137 VLJ registered?

N137 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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