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R531 PEL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,702 mi
Last recorded185,702 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,702 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 185,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes left brake is poor effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front main member is corroded (has been marked with yellow chalk below the radiator) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front main member is corroded (has been marked with yellow chalk below the radiator) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured anti roll bar D bracket is snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes are perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL of the tyres are perished and cracked All are 10 or more years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 167,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,246 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion not part of sructure or load bearing area

Offside Outer sill inner and outer corroded but not part of structure or load bearing area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 151,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion not part of sructure or load bearing area

Offside Outer sill inner and outer corroded but not part of structure or load bearing area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 143,174 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills are corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 143,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s inner sills are corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,815 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ENGINE MOUNTING CORRODED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BINDING BOTH REAR BRAKES

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,124 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,492 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,989 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 130,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 124,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,487 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 118,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS/MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,889 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,889 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,504 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,058 miles

Battery tray corroded and holed

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,314 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,848 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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R531 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R531 PEL, 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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What year was R531 PEL registered?

R531 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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