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R292 GJL

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

211,412 mi
Last recorded211,412 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 211,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 211,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sil corroded

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sil corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 193,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 191,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 191,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 187,975 miles

off side outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering and suspension

Fail 1 Dec 2021 187,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

off side outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering and suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2020 182,229 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 182,229 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 176,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 176,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 167,612 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 167,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 155,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 155,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,759 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 117,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 112,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,558 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,501 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 86,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,798 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,400 miles

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

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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R292 GJL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 R292 GJL, 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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R292 GJL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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