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955 AW

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

240,449 mi
Last recorded240,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration955 AW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 240,449 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 238,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 235,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 233,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear shock shrouds corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2022 233,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear shock shrouds corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2021 231,697 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 231,697 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 230,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/M AND N/S/M INNER SEALS CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock Absorber outer shrouds corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 229,093 miles

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r shock shroud corroded

o/s/mid sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 228,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear shock shroud corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 228,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear shock shroud corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 214,681 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer sleeves excessively corroded

Both rear wheel arched excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 214,681 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber outer sleeves excessively corroded

Both rear wheel arched excessively corroded

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 201,189 miles

Both rear outer shock absorber sleeves excessively corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing and bracket excessively corroded

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 201,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear outer shock absorber sleeves excessively corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing and bracket excessively corroded

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 188,839 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 188,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 182,076 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 182,076 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 173,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 173,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 167,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 159,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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955 AW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 955 AW, 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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955 AW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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