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L8 VMJ

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,891 mi
Last recorded150,891 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 VMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 150,891 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 150,873 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 144,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 140,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 135,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,304 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

temperary repair carried out on exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,436 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L8 VMJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 L8 VMJ, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 VMJ registered?

L8 VMJ is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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