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R553 PEL

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,914 mi
Last recorded135,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill is showing loose rust. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill is showing loose rust. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,952 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 130,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,622 miles

head lamp aim poor head lamp glass could do with polishing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 121,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp beam patterns are poor. Recommend the glasses are polished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,196 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,275 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 109,275 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four valve caps are missing

engine cooling fan appears to run continually

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,975 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,806 miles

both headlight beam patterns are poor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,312 miles

both headlight aims not great

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,701 miles

offside headlight has poor beam pattern

Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlight has poor beam pattern

Pass 3 Nov 2007 74,411 miles

both front lower arm ball joint rubber boots split.

n/s/f track rod end ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 7,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower arm ball joint rubber boots split.

n/s/f track rod end ball joint rubber boot split.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,442 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 63,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PEL, 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 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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