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M602 OEL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM602 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 185,875 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 185,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 185,827 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 185,826 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 183,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 183,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 180,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 167,696 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 167,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 167,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 161,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 156,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 152,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 149,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 140,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 127,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 119,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

n/s inner sill rusty

n/s/r cross member rusty

o/s/r floor area rusty

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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M602 OEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M602 OEL, 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 M602 OEL registered?

M602 OEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is M602 OEL safe to buy?

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