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M182 ECL

2009 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,208 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills (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))

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

Front and rear components corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,749 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 128,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,027 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,302 miles

both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,302 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,369 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 110,921 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2012 104,628 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 104,622 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 10 May 2011 98,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 88,808 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,279 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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M182 ECL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 M182 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M182 ECL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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