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N735 FKK

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,728 mi
Last recorded203,728 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN735 FKK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 203,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 203,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 203,270 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre section of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 202,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 198,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 198,498 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 194,196 miles

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

underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 May 2021 194,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 190,364 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 180,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 180,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 177,368 miles

O/S REAR INNER SILL CORRODED - NOT PART OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE DUE TO CHASSIS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 175,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 172,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 169,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 169,285 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 165,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 159,802 miles

HANDLE BROKEN OFF DIP STICK

REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY RUSTY

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL SEAT BELT DUE TO HOW SEATS ARE FITTED OR ARE NOT FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2010 155,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 150,474 miles

OSF DROP LINK LOWER BALL JOINT IS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OSR AND NSR TYRE TREADS ARE VERY LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CENTRE ROW OF SEAT BELT DUE TO SEAT NOT IN PLACE .

Pass 14 Feb 2008 148,019 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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N735 FKK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 N735 FKK, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N735 FKK registered?

N735 FKK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is N735 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N735 FKK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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