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N290 FHL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,664 mi
Last recorded101,664 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Full underbody undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 101,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Full underbody undersealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,084 miles

corrossion on undersie and springs

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,954 miles

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

corrosion on front cross member

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,670 miles

corrossion on front crossmember

vehical undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2016 93,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,370 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 90,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyers deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,420 miles

slight fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s front lower ball joint gaiter split.

advise o/s rear seat not installed.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s front lower ball joint gaiter split.

advise o/s rear seat not installed.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,508 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 55,985 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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N290 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 N290 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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N290 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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