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K121 VER

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,285 mi
Last recorded200,285 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 VER
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 200,285 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 200,285 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 197,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 196,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 196,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 193,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front head lamp aims weak

both rear light units damaged

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 30 Aug 2016 186,486 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2016 186,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded in the centre and front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear light lenses damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general body corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 117,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 174,516 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 174,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 165,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 149,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,563 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 127,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 105,203 miles

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

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

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

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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K121 VER is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K121 VER, 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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K121 VER is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is K121 VER safe to buy?

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