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R442 HBA

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,162 miles

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

various holes corroded through on body not within prescribed areas

Fail 21 Aug 2024 111,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

various holes corroded through on body not within prescribed areas

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 95,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,557 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 61,557 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,172 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,170 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Under shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,205 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking inbetween treads

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,203 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe missing

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

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking inbetween treads

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,803 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

center rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,938 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

center rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,167 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 31,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,357 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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R442 HBA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R442 HBA, 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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R442 HBA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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