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R795 PEL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,653 mi
Last recorded177,653 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 177,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 175,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 170,480 miles

o/s/f/ shocker damp-vehicle structure/chassis corroded-brake pipes corroded-sills corroded/body corroded-oil leak-

welding covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 23 Nov 2020 170,480 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f/ shocker damp-vehicle structure/chassis corroded-brake pipes corroded-sills corroded/body corroded-oil leak-

Fail 10 Nov 2020 170,477 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running hot while testing Emission. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded !! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 163,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 161,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 158,192 miles

ALL 4 TYRES OLD PERISHED SMALL SPLITS AND WORN ON THE EDGES YOU NEED NEW TYRES REALLY

Pass 6 Nov 2015 154,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 154,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres are perished offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 146,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 146,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,483 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 143,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,870 miles

battery insecure offside

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 129,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 119,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 106,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,795 miles

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

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

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)

battery not clamped in correctly.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 85,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R795 PEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R795 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R795 PEL registered?

R795 PEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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