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R539 VOD

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,432 mi
Last recorded243,432 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 243,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2021 236,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2021 236,422 miles

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

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting point nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 227,287 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 227,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 217,457 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 217,457 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively & Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 207,852 miles

Front brakes slightly binding but not excessive

Front cross member rusty

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 207,852 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding but not excessive

Front cross member rusty

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 206,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to body/chassis underside

Pass 22 Feb 2016 195,742 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen but not obscures view

Fail 22 Feb 2016 195,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen but not obscures view

Pass 29 Jan 2015 187,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside and offside front brakes slighty binding but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2015 187,785 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brakes slighty binding but not excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2014 182,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 182,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 176,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 171,839 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 171,839 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 158,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 158,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 141,792 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 141,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 126,301 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 111,894 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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R539 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R539 VOD, 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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R539 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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