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R397 VOD

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,627 mi
Last recorded151,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 148,191 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 148,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 144,951 miles

Nearside Rear Light Lense Broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 144,917 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Snapped in Half (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System Snapped, at Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Front Suspension and Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Front Suspension and Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Old Welded Patch Fell off, Inner Sill Holed and Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed and Corroded by Seat and Seat belt Mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Lense Broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2022 139,432 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 139,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 135,764 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 135,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,022 miles

Offside Rear under sill starting to corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2019 130,022 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear under sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,082 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 119,080 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 113,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,549 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,529 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 103,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 101,717 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 101,717 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE. REAR TYRES PERISHING. REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION AFFECTTING REAR CROSSMEMBER[ NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded, recommend full inspection of rear brakes to check correct operation

Fail 4 Apr 2008 96,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded, recommend full inspection of rear brakes to check correct operation

Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,303 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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R397 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R397 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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R397 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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