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R662 VOD

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 154,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 152,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 149,528 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,786 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 1 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 141,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 133,587 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 133,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but no longer prescribed area as seat permanently removed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,898 miles

Front cross member is holed next to radiator.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch area is corroded/holed.

Offside front inner sill area is holed.

Outer sills are corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front cross member is holed next to radiator.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch area is corroded/holed.

Offside front inner sill area is holed.

Outer sills are corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,297 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,127 miles

corrosion outer sills and arches

hose ferrals corrodeing

prop bolt missing front shaft

slight play in front o/s/f balljoint

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion outer sills and arches

hose ferrals corrodeing

prop bolt missing front shaft

slight play in front o/s/f balljoint

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,555 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion both front inner sills

Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,831 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge badly

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge badly

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,567 miles

rear discs faces slight pitting and surface rust

rust on inner edge of o/s/f disc

slight play in front antiroll link

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,015 miles

rear pads starting to look low

slight play in front antiroll links

Pass 16 Aug 2008 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2007 78,489 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly coroded.

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight corrosion centre & rear exhaust

very slight damage lower nearside sill edge

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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R662 VOD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R662 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R662 VOD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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