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R706 BBK

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,230 mi
Last recorded165,230 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 165,230 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 165,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 164,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 161,461 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 153,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,205 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,149 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s around engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 143,149 miles

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

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s around engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,924 miles

Nearside head light output slightly reduced

Fail 9 Mar 2020 140,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside head light output slightly reduced

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,193 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,028 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,043 miles

headlights slightly discoloured

unable to see front or rear brake pads fully

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,430 miles

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 87,502 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

handbrake travel long

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 80,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R706 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R706 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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What year was R706 BBK registered?

R706 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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The MOT history for R706 BBK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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