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N935 TDW

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

197,160 mi
Last recorded197,160 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 197,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has massive holes. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak from the engine

slight oil leak from the front pipe.

Pass 21 Dec 2024 189,752 miles

Body has cirrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2024 189,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel nearing limit

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded outside prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 184,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 184,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 181,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel getting high.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 181,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel getting high.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,280 miles

Coolant leak heater pipe ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 174,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak heater pipe ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 162,244 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

body has corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2020 162,244 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing d bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

body has corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,915 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 151,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 138,521 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

slight coolant leak from heater matrix pipes.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

slight coolant leak from heater matrix pipes.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,397 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tires are wearing on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tires are wearing on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,872 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,453 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,278 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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N935 TDW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 N935 TDW, 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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N935 TDW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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