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M318 UKN

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,044 mi
Last recorded231,044 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 UKN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 231,044 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

inspect brakes brake drag n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 10 Apr 2026 230,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

inspect brakes brake drag n/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 25 Mar 2025 221,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3 rear seats fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 209,383 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 209,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding + wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear sill corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 205,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 201,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 13 Jan 2022 201,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2021 197,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 17 Feb 2021 197,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 Jul 2019 192,212 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 192,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt, securing nut missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 185,491 miles

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 185,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 179,366 miles

both rear outer sills corroded.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

nearside front inner sill corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 158,710 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear outer sills corroded.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

nearside front inner sill corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,210 miles

engine oil leak (rear main oil seal)

nearside front inner sill corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 155,232 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 155,169 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,871 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 115,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 108,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 96,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,552 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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M318 UKN is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M318 UKN, 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 M318 UKN registered?

M318 UKN is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is M318 UKN safe to buy?

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