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N837 JRK

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,276 mi
Last recorded186,276 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 JRK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 186,276 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 181,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 171,284 miles

Headlights poor

Nearside rear back plate moist

No rear seats fitted

Offside Steering rack damp

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Jul 2019 171,284 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlights poor

Nearside rear back plate moist

No rear seats fitted

Offside Steering rack damp

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 162,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 149,430 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,430 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,352 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 134,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 130,643 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 121,956 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 121,421 miles

centre b zone and azone front windscreen minor damage

handbrake in need of adjustment

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,733 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 104,893 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 104,893 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N837 JRK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N837 JRK, 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 N837 JRK registered?

N837 JRK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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The MOT history for N837 JRK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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