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N845 JMB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,097 mi
Last recorded282,097 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 282,097 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also underbody corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive also central (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear corroded also outer casing/covers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 261,480 miles

patches of underside corrosion

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Sep 2020 247,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 242,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 242,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 236,653 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK WORN

Pass 31 Aug 2017 233,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 226,162 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 226,161 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened lower joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 210,995 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

headlamp image poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2014 194,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 182,120 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

rear anti-roll bar links and mountings worn

Fail 12 Sep 2013 182,120 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside front lower ball joint worn

rear anti-roll bar links and mountings worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 166,422 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,575 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 135,575 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 121,397 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 121,397 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N845 JMB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N845 JMB, 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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N845 JMB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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