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N226 FHL

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 115,308 miles

under side is very rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,635 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 110,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,818 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 105,816 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,057 miles

Central Rear flexible exhaust slight exhaust blow

Front Upper damage to both anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers advise replacement

Front beam patterns weak

Front brake disc surfaces corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding in places

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear flexible exhaust slight exhaust blow

Front Upper damage to both anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers advise replacement

Front beam patterns weak

Front brake disc surfaces corroding

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding in places

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,448 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall is perished

oil leak from back of engine

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall is perished

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,977 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,301 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,537 miles

Slight damage to an offside rear inner panel

Pass 23 May 2011 70,221 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,440 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,656 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,001 miles

auxillery water hose detached

Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,752 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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N226 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N226 FHL, 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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N226 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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