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MM51 YXR

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,404 mi
Last recorded141,404 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YXR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,894 miles

Both sills corroded inside and outside

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

Front crossmember/radiator mounting corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 135,069 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Front crossmember/radiator mounting corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 135,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Both sills corroded

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

Front crossmember/radiator mounting corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 131,739 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 131,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 118,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear perished on outer tyre wall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to blister (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust flexi heavily corroded

small coolant leak

small oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 118,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear perished on outer tyre wall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to blister (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust flexi heavily corroded

small coolant leak

small oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 112,549 miles

Vehicle underseal protected.

Fail 18 May 2015 112,549 miles

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

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

Vehicle underseal protected.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,611 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f shock damp

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,256 miles

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

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

rear seats down at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,026 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 52,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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MM51 YXR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM51 YXR, 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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MM51 YXR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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