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R408 LBX

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

282,477 mi
Last recorded282,477 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 282,477 miles

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

corrosion but not considered excessive, nearside front and rear wheel arches, nearside and offside inner and outer sills, nearside rear inner sill to inner arch.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 282,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember, subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion but not considered excessive, nearside front and rear wheel arches, nearside and offside inner and outer sills, nearside rear inner sill to inner arch.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 274,078 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 251,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 220,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 200,896 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 200,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 193,322 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 183,298 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 176,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 172,573 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 167,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 160,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 155,238 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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R408 LBX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 R408 LBX, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R408 LBX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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