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M817 UBU

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,560 mi
Last recorded198,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 198,560 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 198,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 191,479 miles

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

advise heavely undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2024 191,479 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

advise heavely undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2023 186,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 184,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 181,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 178,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 171,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 151,542 miles

Rear near bumper corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 141,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 134,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 132,781 miles

chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2013 132,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,432 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,732 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,266 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,180 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M817 UBU is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M817 UBU, 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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What year was M817 UBU registered?

M817 UBU is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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