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R196 MSG

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 MSG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 147,503 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Under body corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 147,503 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,861 miles

Car needs a motorway run (Exhaust sooty)

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear corrosion by the wheel arch

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 143,859 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Car needs a motorway run (Exhaust sooty)

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear corrosion by the wheel arch

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,210 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,576 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 128,573 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front flexible hose center clip missing.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,635 miles

Front brakes slight bind.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,589 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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R196 MSG is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R196 MSG, 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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R196 MSG is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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