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R552 KGF

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

291,304 mi
Last recorded291,304 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 KGF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 291,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill/arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/tapped

Offside running bar slightly loose

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

st lock/ign swich dissconnected

Fail 30 Mar 2023 291,089 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill/ arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too short (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill/arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/tapped

Offside running bar slightly loose

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

st lock/ign swich dissconnected

Pass 7 Jan 2022 278,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak quite bad engine area above turbo ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at rack end (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 261,547 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n s r and o s r D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2020 261,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray deteriorated (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion to rear underside

Pass 28 Jun 2019 236,224 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2019 236,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2018 213,885 miles

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 212,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 194,584 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 173,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 168,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 162,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 154,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,000 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R552 KGF is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R552 KGF, 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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R552 KGF is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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