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R508 ATR

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,239 mi
Last recorded185,239 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 185,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear arches very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2025 176,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 176,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 165,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2024 165,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread damaged and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads generally worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2023 158,150 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 158,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,414 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch /sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 150,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch /sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 141,887 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 141,887 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering column u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 134,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,272 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near the limit (2.3 (a) (i))

lower steering column uj worn

Fail 5 Aug 2019 130,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel near the limit (2.3 (a) (i))

lower steering column uj worn

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,524 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded and holed

high level stop lamp inop

lower steering column u/j worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear sill outer corroded

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower u/j (2.1.5)

slight windscreen damage

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,692 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

exhaust system rusty

rear axle upper tie bars bushes perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen nearside

exhaust system rusty

rear axle tie bars bushes slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,289 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,615 miles

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

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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R508 ATR is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 R508 ATR, 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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R508 ATR is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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