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R386 GCL

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,011 mi
Last recorded196,011 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 196,011 miles

Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

parking brake excessive travel

wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 187,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear wheel arches outer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 187,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both outersills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both rear chassis sections (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both undersills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 181,967 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 181,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 173,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,799 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 113,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 113,799 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear wheel arch covered by tape

Fail 21 Jan 2013 109,999 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear wheel arch covered by tape

Pass 19 Jan 2012 109,999 miles

advbise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear outer wheel arches

advise offside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advbise surface corrosion to nearside rear offside rear outer wheel arches

advise offside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,999 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

holed corrosion to n/s/f inner sill section (outside of prescribed area)

surface corrosion to sill sections may soon need attention

Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,999 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 109,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 109,537 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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R386 GCL 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 68.2%.

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 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 R386 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R386 GCL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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