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R396 ENP

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

244,158 mi
Last recorded244,158 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 244,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 244,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Calliper Fitted is upside down (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both rear half shaft seals have slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 241,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 241,167 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 238,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 234,777 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, prop end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 234,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, prop end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 229,118 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery charge relay and wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 229,062 miles

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

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

Front Lower cross member corroded

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

Nearside Outer sill area excessily corroded just outside of lower seat belt mounting point.

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure battery charge relay and wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 216,451 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 218,255 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 208,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 205,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 203,674 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt mounted to wooden cupboard not vehicle structure

o/s and n/s inner sills holed not in prescribed area

Pass 10 May 2017 200,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 199,089 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 199,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 197,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 197,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 183,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad oil leak from a metal pipe to gearbox

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 183,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad oil leak from a metal pipe to gearbox

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 176,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Bad oil leak from engine

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

N/S/R wheel arch is rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Only one seat belt fitted to rear seat

Steering rack is damp with oil

Underside is rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 157,828 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter has a small hole in it

nearside rear tyre on 3-4mm & slightly wearing on edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm & slightly wearing on edges

oil leak at engine bay

rear trailer socket not fully secure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 157,291 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter has a small hole in it

nearside rear tyre on 3-4mm & slightly wearing on edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm & slightly wearing on edges

oil leak at engine bay

rear trailer socket not fully secure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,068 miles

Oil leak

n.s.f brake binding slightly-freed off when caliper was moved

Fail 7 Jul 2011 135,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n.s.f brake binding slightly-freed off when caliper was moved

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,030 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 116,030 miles

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

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 104,235 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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R396 ENP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 R396 ENP, 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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R396 ENP is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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