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R551 ENP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,747 mi
Last recorded200,747 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 200,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 194,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 190,700 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 186,905 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 183,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 172,532 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 172,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 158,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 154,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 146,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,501 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 135,319 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 127,345 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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R551 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 R551 ENP, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R551 ENP registered?

R551 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R551 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 ENP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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