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J9 JHC

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,620 mi
Last recorded193,620 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 193,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 192,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 190,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 190,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 188,060 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

glow plug light flashing

Fail 19 Sep 2019 188,060 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

glow plug light flashing

Pass 4 May 2018 187,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 187,103 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inside tread

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 185,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 185,611 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 176,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 176,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No spare tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2015 176,428 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion due to being stood

Pass 13 Mar 2013 201,167 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 165,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 150,262 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 150,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 142,871 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 126,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 126,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 113,747 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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J9 JHC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J9 JHC, 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 J9 JHC registered?

J9 JHC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is J9 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 JHC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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