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R7 MWX

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,385 mi
Last recorded214,385 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 MWX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 214,385 miles

Nearside Rear lower quarter panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Lower quarter panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear cross panel corroded

Rear exhaust mounting temporary repair [ zip ties ]

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 214,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear lower quarter panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Lower quarter panel under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear cross panel corroded

Rear exhaust mounting temporary repair [ zip ties ]

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 207,325 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroded,not in prescribed area

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

Offside outer sill weak in places

both sides rear 1/4 corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 207,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner sill corroded,not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside outer sill weak in places

both sides rear 1/4 corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 200,844 miles

Nearside Inner central sill corroded

Nearside Rear 1/4 corroded at rear

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

Offside Rear 1/4 corroded at rear

Rear both rear inner wheel arches at rear corroded near seat belt mounts but no seats fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 200,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak excessive ()

Nearside Inner central sill corroded

Nearside Rear 1/4 corroded at rear

Offside Rear 1/4 corroded at rear

Rear both rear inner wheel arches at rear corroded near seat belt mounts but no seats fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 192,457 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

n/s [ centre ]inner sill under vehicle corroded

rear cross panel corroded [ outer sections ]

Fail 9 Feb 2022 192,457 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

n/s [ centre ]inner sill under vehicle corroded

rear cross panel corroded [ outer sections ]

Pass 19 Nov 2020 187,535 miles

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

both rear quarters corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 187,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear quarters corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 176,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 176,027 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 5 May 2018 95,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 141,372 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 135,411 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 135,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,159 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 128,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,185 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,111 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,056 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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R7 MWX is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R7 MWX, 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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R7 MWX is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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