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R57 MFM

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,109 mi
Last recorded226,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 MFM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 226,109 miles

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

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

Lower the whole of the underneath has had full wax oil front to back

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 226,109 miles

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

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

Lower the whole of the underneath has had full wax oil front to back

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 214,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 205,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 192,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front link arm slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2017 192,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 192,193 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 174,331 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 173,809 miles

Battery insecure n/s front (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s under sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 159,810 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 159,810 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 147,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,894 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 125,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 110,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 110,817 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,484 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 91,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 91,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 139,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 139,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R57 MFM is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R57 MFM, 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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R57 MFM is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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