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M388 CJC

2009 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,543 mi
Last recorded139,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM388 CJC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

water, diesel leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,771 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,161 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 123,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 116,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,221 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,917 miles

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

rear panhard rod coming into conntact with vehicle body due to damaged braket...

slight coolant leak from bottom hose...

Pass 14 May 2009 69,815 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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M388 CJC is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M388 CJC, 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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What year was M388 CJC registered?

M388 CJC is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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