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HG02 GUJ

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,059 mi
Last recorded177,059 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GUJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 177,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 170,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 152,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 151,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2022 151,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 146,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 142,729 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 142,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 138,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 135,329 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 31 Oct 2014 131,920 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 124,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres perishing in tread areas.

exhaust generaly rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,321 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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HG02 GUJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG02 GUJ, 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 HG02 GUJ registered?

HG02 GUJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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