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M157 ECL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,240 mi
Last recorded212,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 212,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner wheel arches started to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2022 211,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 208,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 205,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 202,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 200,416 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 196,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 194,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 192,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 188,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2014 188,215 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 182,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 178,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 178,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,274 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 171,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 161,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 151,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 140,634 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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M157 ECL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M157 ECL, 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 M157 ECL registered?

M157 ECL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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