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R265 YTF

2007 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 133,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 133,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 133,049 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 133,049 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,527 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating to excess

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 132,525 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating to excess

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,200 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,199 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded by not near prescribed area

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,013 miles

PAS fluid leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 128,013 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

PAS fluid leak

Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,943 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 125,943 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,011 miles

oil dampness around ns steering rack gaitor

Fail 30 Nov 2018 121,998 miles

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

oil dampness around ns steering rack gaitor

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 108,434 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on headlight (faded) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on light (faded) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,627 miles

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)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 103,627 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,045 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 85,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Reverse light inop

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,700 miles

Three high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,700 miles

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

Three high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,995 miles

High level brake light partially inoperative

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,228 miles

LARGER TYRES FITTED TO FRONT IE 215 AND REAR ARE 195

Pass 27 Sep 2007 108,070 miles

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

Front tyres are 21565/15 and should be 195/70/15 they are on wrong axles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 26 Sep 2007 108,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front tyres are 21565/15 and should be 195/70/15 they are on wrong axles

Long handbrake travel

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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R265 YTF is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 R265 YTF, 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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R265 YTF is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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