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MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA BONGOs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:49.73%
(The average a diesel MAZDA BONGO year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:913 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively69
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Registration plate lamp issues22
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))21
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))19
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))17
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))14
Windscreen washer not working 14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))13
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))12
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))11
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))10
Horn not working (7.7 (a))10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))8
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))6
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))6
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))5
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))4
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))3
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
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|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))2
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))2
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))2
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))2
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2

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