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R551 VOD

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,558 mi
Last recorded154,558 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 154,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to all suspension areas

Fail 11 Sep 2021 154,544 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel/x-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point/door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis rail/rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point/door step x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

some suspension and brake components - corroded

some underside body and chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 153,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 150,770 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2019 150,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 148,433 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills (not within a prescribed area)

Fail 31 Aug 2018 148,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills (not within a prescribed area)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,897 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside including both outer sill areas

Pass 3 Sep 2016 137,805 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 137,804 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise unable to clearly see rear brake pads thickness

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,864 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

various areas surface corrosion to uderside of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2015 131,859 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

unable to clearly see condition of front and rear brake pad thickness

Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to inner and outer sill/ inner wheel arch areas

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,776 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,307 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,579 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 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R551 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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R551 VOD is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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