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R52 WFJ

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

240,639 mi
Last recorded240,639 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 WFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 240,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on underside and components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 237,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 228,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 220,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 210,535 miles

Central Rear Upper some bulbs inop 15 % approx

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly diffuse beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 192,009 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 182,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 167,868 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 157,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 153,727 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 153,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 151,296 miles

Oil leak

fog lamp lens damaged, but not affecting its function

Fail 26 Nov 2013 151,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

fog lamp lens damaged, but not affecting its function

Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 139,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 118,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 101,228 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 101,226 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,833 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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R52 WFJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R52 WFJ, 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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What year was R52 WFJ registered?

R52 WFJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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