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R925 OEB

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 OEB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 168,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 166,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 164,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 162,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 160,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 159,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 159,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 155,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 153,790 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 149,727 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2014 149,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 146,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 143,890 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 143,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 141,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 139,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 135,053 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 135,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 128,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 128,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R925 OEB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R925 OEB, 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 R925 OEB registered?

R925 OEB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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The MOT history for R925 OEB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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