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R822 CLS

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 CLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 81,446 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear sill to floor by water tank

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill by hose mount

Fail 3 Mar 2026 81,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear sill to floor by water tank

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill by hose mount

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 76,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2024 71,624 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 64,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Crossmember corroded

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,396 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,283 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres deteriorated in sidewalls and edges

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both inner and outer sills holed and corroded not in perscribed areas

both rear tyre deteriorated in sidewalls and edges

o/s front outrigger at front subframe weak and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,805 miles

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking strong advise

o/s front tyre low tread worn edgesd

o/s rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall

poor dip beam images

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,347 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking in outer sidewall

poor dip beam images

rear wheel arches corroded

slight bind in both rear hubs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade poor

noise from n/s front hub suspect wheel bearing

o/s front tyre low tread and badly worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,808 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 35,808 miles

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

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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R822 CLS is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 R822 CLS, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R822 CLS is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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