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R87 ATR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 134,240 miles

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

both side inner sills have holes in. not within 30 cm of componant mountings

Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,353 miles

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside centre inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Fail 27 Apr 2021 132,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside centre inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill

Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 131,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,439 miles

Front brake discs corroded

sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,478 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,201 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,197 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 113,106 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 108,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long travel parking brake

Pass 12 Sep 2008 108,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long travel parking brake

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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R87 ATR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R87 ATR, 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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What year was R87 ATR registered?

R87 ATR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is R87 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 ATR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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