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R250 GCL

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 187,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 187,732 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 176,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill,chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 170,369 miles

under sealed

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 156,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides aim/image not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear cross members corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 154,252 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside front lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bothside rear outer sill badly corroded ,need attension .a.s.a.p

engine or gearbox seeping oil.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,880 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

bothside front to rear inner and outer sills badly corroded in places .

bothside rear brake pads worn thin.

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

engine and gearbox seeping oil ,should investigate and repair.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 150,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

bothside front to rear inner and outer sills badly corroded in places .

bothside rear brake pads worn thin.

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

engine and gearbox seeping oil ,should investigate and repair.

Pass 31 May 2018 147,395 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly binding.

bothside front lower arm ball joint dust cover worn and seeping grease.

bothside rear brake pads wearing thin.

bothside rear coil spring badly corroded.

engine and gearbox has oil leak, should investigate.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 141,361 miles

Rear silencer corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

slight binding n/s and o/s front brakes

Fail 6 Jun 2017 141,320 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

slight binding n/s and o/s front brakes

Pass 10 May 2016 137,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 137,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 136,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 133,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 130,575 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 127,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 127,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 120,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 113,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 103,024 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 96,230 miles

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

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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R250 GCL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R250 GCL, 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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R250 GCL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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