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R830 PEL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,351 mi
Last recorded156,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 156,351 miles

front crossmember (radiator support) heavily corroded/starting to break up - requires attention

offside front brake flex hose - loose/insecure (clip missing) requires attention

offside front outer cv boot - leaking grease slightly

offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle very corroded - body, suspension/brake component's

Fail 16 Jun 2026 156,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT - sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle very corroded - body, suspension/brake component's

front crossmember (radiator support) heavily corroded/starting to break up - requires attention

offside front brake flex hose - loose/insecure (clip missing) requires attention

offside front outer cv boot - leaking grease slightly

offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2025 154,866 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front front cross member radiator support corroded both sides

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

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

corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake components front and rear

Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,650 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to under body, suspension and brake components front and rear.

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area, holed but becoming advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer tread and worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area has advanced corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel recommend adjustment.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support corroded each side lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 148,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to under body, suspension and brake components front and rear.

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area, holed but becoming advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m outer tread and worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area has advanced corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel recommend adjustment.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support corroded each side lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 142,641 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension/brake components corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area, holed but becoming advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area has advanced corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support corroded each side lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 142,641 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension/brake components corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area, holed but becoming advanced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch, front tub area has advanced corrosion but not within 30cm of any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member/radiator support corroded each side lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 141,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,407 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2019 135,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,269 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

handbrake travell

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 125,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded on inner face

handbrake travell

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,563 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Centre exhaust bracket not attached

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wiper blade split and smears windscreen

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 109,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,173 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 105,008 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

nearside front driving lamp inop

Pass 19 May 2014 98,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,383 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,217 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,662 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,514 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 87,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R830 PEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R830 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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R830 PEL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for R830 PEL shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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