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R902 BBK

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,601 mi
Last recorded195,601 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 195,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 188,001 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing on outer edge and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 188,001 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing on outer edge and shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 184,589 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 180,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 176,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 167,009 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2020 161,326 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 161,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 157,410 miles

Offside Front headlight lens small stone chip

Pass 26 Mar 2018 156,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,047 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2016 139,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,999 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 26 Feb 2015 130,998 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2013 116,905 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Offside rear anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,822 miles

underside rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2011 109,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 98,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R902 BBK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R902 BBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 BBK registered?

R902 BBK is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is R902 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 BBK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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