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R679 PEL

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,070 mi
Last recorded189,070 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 189,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 189,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 183,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 180,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 177,643 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven on tread

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Arm ball joint boot perished

Offside Front Lower Arm ball joint boot perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 171,500 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 171,402 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2018 166,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Fail 18 May 2018 166,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface corrosion across various suspension and brake components

Pass 24 May 2017 162,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 162,526 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 159,476 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 159,476 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 154,481 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 142,616 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 14,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 136,160 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

grease seaping out from large ends of both front c/v gaiters

Pass 17 Oct 2011 125,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 115,778 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 103,315 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODING FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,377 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 92,377 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

mud and slush tyres fitted all wheels

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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R679 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R679 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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R679 PEL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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