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R553 KAR

2007 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 138,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective tempory cap doesnt seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE BOX SECTION/JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE INNER & OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE INNER & OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BODY CORODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT 2 REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORODED

Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,639 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arc's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,353 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,353 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 121,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit leisure battery terminals dangling (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

floor to sill corroded both sides

no rear sears fitted

o/s front tyre damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,303 miles

Front Various corrosion's under-body

Rear Various corrosion's under-body

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,554 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R553 KAR is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R553 KAR, 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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R553 KAR is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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