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R359 VOD

2007 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,745 mi
Last recorded119,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 119,745 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 119,318 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 119,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 118,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front battery positive lead broken

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,786 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 117,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury seal panel damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 116,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 115,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,074 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 114,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,402 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,443 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 106,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 105,094 miles

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2011 96,108 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 91,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 80,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,419 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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R359 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R359 VOD, 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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What year was R359 VOD registered?

R359 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is R359 VOD safe to buy?

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