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R439 WAW

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

151,873 mi
Last recorded151,873 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 WAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 151,873 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (middle) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 151,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 151,041 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 150,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside under sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outriggers at sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under body corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 150,373 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 150,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 149,353 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 offside

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 147,720 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill,under sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 offside

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 146,734 miles

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

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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 144,245 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 140,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 140,002 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear bushes on front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 131,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area marked with chalk. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Area marked with chalk. (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,093 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links have very slight play

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on edges of tread surfaces

nearside wiper blade is slightly poor to clear

offside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play

rear number plate is starting to deteriate slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to wear slightly low

both wiper blades are starting to split but clear screen

front and rear tyre sizes are different

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,496 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 81,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,030 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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R439 WAW is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R439 WAW, 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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R439 WAW is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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