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R829 VOD

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,191 mi
Last recorded154,191 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 154,191 miles

1. Both rear tyres at legal limits. 2. Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover becoming perished.

3. Offside sill backing becoming corroded at front. 4. Nearside sill backing corroded at front, small hole. 5. Both head lights becoming dull.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,801 miles

1.n/s & o/s head lamp beam images poor 2.rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2016 150,796 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

1.n/s & o/s head lamp beam images poor 2.rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2015 144,218 miles

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 144,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 135,546 miles

Front side lights dim.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 116,767 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 116,767 miles

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

o/s mirror has to be adjusted manually

Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,751 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 109,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,279 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,870 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 79,870 miles

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

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

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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R829 VOD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R829 VOD, 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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R829 VOD is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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