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M162 EBX

2010 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,011 mi
Last recorded184,011 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 EBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 184,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 172,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 172,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,523 miles

Front and rear cross members corroded, lower rear inner quarter panels corroded, rear chassis legs blistering

Suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and o/s/f tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 154,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Front and rear cross members corroded, lower rear inner quarter panels corroded, rear chassis legs blistering

Suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and o/s/f tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,376 miles

Both rear chessis legs corroded

Lower radiator panel corroded

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

Rear cross member and inner lower quarter panels heavily corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 154,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Bolt head missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front lower radiator panel corroded in places

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))

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear cross member and lower quarter panels heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,847 miles

Front cross member and underbody slightly corroded in places

Rear cross member excessivly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,412 miles

Rear coil spring insulators badly deteriorated

Rear panel cross member badly corroded

Under body and components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 143,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking air ()

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber insulators badly deteriorated (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,272 miles

front cross member corroding

both rear anti roll bar link bushes becoming detached

Pass 4 Mar 2016 130,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,085 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 125,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 115,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,361 miles

signs of grease seepage from small end of cv gaitors

Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

signs of grease seeping from smaal end of c v gaitors

Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,854 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M162 EBX is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M162 EBX, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M162 EBX is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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