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BRZ 776

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

237,792 mi
Last recorded237,792 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 776
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 237,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 235,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 229,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 229,622 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 224,215 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 224,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill near spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 221,632 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded at wheel arches

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test removed prior to retest ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 221,597 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all (7.1.2 (c))

Both rear outer sills corroded at wheel arches

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 220,193 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 220,193 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 210,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 210,942 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 207,390 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 195,316 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 195,316 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 174,511 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 174,511 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2014 166,012 miles

o/s rear wheel arch rusted n/s rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 154,974 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 154,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 146,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 138,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 138,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 128,623 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 117,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 103,436 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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BRZ 776 is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BRZ 776, 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 BRZ 776 registered?

BRZ 776 is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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