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N779 CAN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

235,443 mi
Last recorded235,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 235,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 235,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 233,603 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 28 Jun 2018 221,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front wearing heavily inside edge

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 221,947 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front wearing heavily inside edge

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 209,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 209,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 202,390 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 202,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 185,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 185,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 168,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear tyres of a different size

Fail 25 Mar 2011 167,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear tyres of a different size

Pass 10 Apr 2010 155,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 141,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 121,376 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 121,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 114,794 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 114,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 106,128 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 106,128 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N779 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N779 CAN, 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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N779 CAN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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