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P498 YDS

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,684 mi
Last recorded193,684 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 YDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 193,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 189,720 miles

All shock absorber dust covers poor condition

Dampness noted around front inner cv gaiters

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside sill panel corroded in various places nut not within a perscribed area

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear cross member corroded but not structural part of vehicle

Rear heat shield poor condition

horn switch taped in place

Fail 16 Jan 2018 189,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing Rear seat belt latches missing/not accessible (5.1.1)

All shock absorber dust covers poor condition

Dampness noted around front inner cv gaiters

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside sill panel corroded in various places nut not within a perscribed area

Rear brake discs surface corrosion

Rear cross member corroded but not structural part of vehicle

Rear heat shield poor condition

Pass 25 May 2017 189,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both outersills corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 189,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both outer sills corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 179,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,531 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 164,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 148,000 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 146,207 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 146,204 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 142,948 miles

front crossmember corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,757 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 141,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Auxilliary battery loose

Bad electrical connection at main beam bulb

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 136,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 136,280 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,652 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 108,645 miles

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

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

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

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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P498 YDS is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P498 YDS, 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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P498 YDS is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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