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N387 FHL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch liner/ inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area and wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, outer sill and sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wing area and wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, outer sill and sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack top seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 120,397 miles

both sill memberes inner and outer corroded

rear arches rough/ corroded

rear d bushes worn

Fail 16 Feb 2017 120,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement part of bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both sill memberes inner and outer corroded

rear arches rough/ corroded

rear d bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,742 miles

off side mirror moves

Fail 2 Mar 2016 115,742 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

near side mirror glass missing

off side mirror moves

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,813 miles

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

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills outside of prescribed areas

Fail 5 Mar 2015 109,813 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills outside of prescribed areas

nearside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 104,331 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside outer sill has been filled

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside outer sill has been filled

Fail 29 Jan 2013 97,177 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside outer sill has been filled

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside outer sill has been filled

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,154 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,321 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,375 miles

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

rear seats not fully tested not forward faceing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rust on floor pan o/s

tyres 205 on front 215 on rear

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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N387 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N387 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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N387 FHL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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