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J1 PPR

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,847 mi
Last recorded188,847 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PPR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 188,847 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 185,014 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 180,920 miles

both rear bump stops missing

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 177,298 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 174,903 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 169,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 164,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 155,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill and rear wheel arches

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill cover loose

Offside front service brake slow to operate

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 123,483 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 123,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,691 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,706 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 105,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,719 miles

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

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

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

some of hi level brake light bulbs/leds dim

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

some of hi level brake light bulbs/leds dim

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 79,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 79,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,558 miles

all front and rear brake discs corroded.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all front and rear brake discs corroded.

handbrake travel high.

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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J1 PPR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J1 PPR, 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 J1 PPR registered?

J1 PPR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is J1 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PPR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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