MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,802 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear metal box sections corroded through
Brake discs corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front crossmember corroded but not with a prescribed area
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)
Nearside rear hub seal leaking
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)
Offside rear bumper insecure
Offside rear wheel arch corroding and nearside rear wheel arch corroding and taped up with duct tape
Rear crossmember corroded and rear outriggers corroded very badly but non of these are within a prescribed area , outriggers are 34cm away from rear seat belt mounts prescribed area
Water leak from cooling system near engine
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Both rear metal box sections corroded through
Brake discs corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Offside rear bumper insecure
Water leak from cooling system near engine
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear bumper insecure
oil leak nearside rear axle heading towards brake area
rear arches corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear arches rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear sill rusty
Offside undersill rusty
Rear cross member rusty
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bit of play in steering rack
front exhaust rusting
front tyres different size to rear tyres
nearside front tyre worn raised tread area
rust nearside front door sill
rust ocurring both rear wheel archs
rust ocurring nearside front inner wing
rust ocurring nearside rear chassis rail
rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing
rust ocurring nearside undersill area
rust ocurring offside rear chassis rail
rust ocurring offside undersill area
rust spots front brake discs inner faces
stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
bit of play in steering rack
front exhaust rusting
front tyres different size to rear tyres
nearside front tyre worn raised tread area
rust nearside front door sill
rust ocurring both rear wheel archs
rust ocurring nearside front inner wing
rust ocurring nearside rear chassis rail
rust ocurring nearside rear inner wing
rust ocurring nearside undersill area
rust ocurring offside rear chassis rail
rust ocurring offside undersill area
rust spots front brake discs inner faces
stonechips to windscreen
various brake pipes furring
bit of play in steering rack
front exhaust rusting
offside front wiper slightly smearing screen
rust ocurring along length of nearside under sill area
rust ocurring along length of offside undersill area
rust ocurring nearside front inner wing
rust ocurring rear of offside outer sill
rust spots to front brake discs inner faces
slight undercutting to front brake discs
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
bit of play in steering rack
front exhaust rusting
offside front wiper slightly smearing screen
rust ocurring along length of nearside under sill area
rust ocurring along length of offside undersill area
rust ocurring nearside front inner wing
rust ocurring rear of offside outer sill
rust spots to front brake discs inner faces
slight undercutting to front brake discs
rust offside front undersill area
bit of play in steering rack
parts of exhaust system rusting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
bit of play in steering rack
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust offside front undersill area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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M238 LAD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 M238 LAD, 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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M238 LAD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 January 2008.
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