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R218 ATR

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,409 mi
Last recorded126,409 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 126,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 126,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,085 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not a Prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not a Prescribed area

Fail 2 Mar 2021 126,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not a Prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not a Prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,558 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 125,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn close to the legal limit

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre is in a very poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre is in a very poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,016 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,378 miles

Offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f inner c.v gaiter is split

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil cooler damaged

slight wear to brake discs

tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,575 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 May 2012 105,339 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 98,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 89,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 89,781 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 82,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 132,492 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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R218 ATR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R218 ATR, 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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R218 ATR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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