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M587 VCT

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

247,071 mi
Last recorded247,071 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM587 VCT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 247,071 miles

undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2025 245,357 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2024 242,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 242,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 242,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 241,952 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 241,952 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip & main beam not working poor connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 239,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2020 239,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 232,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 229,228 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 229,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 222,242 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 222,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 214,066 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 214,066 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 211,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 202,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 196,244 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 196,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 187,143 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 187,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front indicator lens broken

Pass 30 Sep 2011 147,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs very worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 147,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 176,645 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 155,667 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 137,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 120,687 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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M587 VCT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 M587 VCT, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M587 VCT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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