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M238 LAD

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,802 mi
Last recorded155,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 LAD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 155,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 146,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 134,295 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 134,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 134,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,089 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 119,089 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 100,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 96,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 93,516 miles

rust offside front undersill area

bit of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system rusting

Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 88,547 miles

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

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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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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