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R694 ENP

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,458 mi
Last recorded256,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 256,458 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

condensation inside nearside headlight lens

nearside & offside sills badly corroded outside prescribed area(ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 4 Feb 2025 246,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sills badly corroded outside prescribed area(ADVISE REPAIR

Fail 15 Oct 2024 246,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel/sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel/sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sills badly corroded outside prescribed area(ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 18 Oct 2023 240,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer step

Fail 4 Oct 2023 240,886 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer step

Pass 4 Oct 2022 234,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 226,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 226,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bah light on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 212,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 212,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 201,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 186,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 174,744 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 174,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,657 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 138,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front lower ball joint cover cracking badly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

middle silencer corroding and has a slight blow

offside front lower ball joint cover cracking badly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,089 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 114,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,453 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,036 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 83,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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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R694 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R694 ENP, 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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What year was R694 ENP registered?

R694 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for R694 ENP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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