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M25 JWJ

2008 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

242,712 mi
Last recorded242,712 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 JWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 242,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 13 May 2022 238,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 233,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 227,602 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 227,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 217,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 202,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 185,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 183,109 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 163,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 145,516 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,037 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 125,959 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 101,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,306 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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M25 JWJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M25 JWJ, 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 M25 JWJ registered?

M25 JWJ is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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