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R681 BBK

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

157,321 mi
Last recorded157,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,321 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 156,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 144,873 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,510 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,567 miles

Front Springs corroded top both sides

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Springs corroded top both sides

Underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2020 132,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,276 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

rear cross member corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

rear cross member corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,278 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,277 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 10,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,803 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,788 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,410 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,932 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,669 miles

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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R681 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 R681 BBK, 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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R681 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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