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R831 ENP

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

234,521 mi
Last recorded234,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 234,521 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 218,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 204,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 191,359 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 191,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated OIL ON HUB (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

REAR PROP SHAFT REMOVED

Pass 9 Jul 2019 182,148 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 178,353 miles

Nearside Front front sill area corroded

front outriggers corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 178,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front front sill area corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 173,096 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to split in tread area

Offside Front tyre starting to split in tread area

Offside Front under step starting to corrode

Rear cross member corroded but not excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2017 173,096 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to split in tread area

Offside Front tyre starting to split in tread area

Offside Front under step starting to corrode

Rear cross member corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2016 169,540 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 169,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 168,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 159,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 151,326 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 149,583 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 147,807 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 144,906 miles

rear pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 136,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 136,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake lever travel high, rear inner pads low.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 128,709 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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R831 ENP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 R831 ENP, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R831 ENP registered?

R831 ENP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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