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R965 PHG

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,201 mi
Last recorded202,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 PHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 202,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 200,275 miles

sills corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 194,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 193,235 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 193,233 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 192,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 191,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 189,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 184,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 179,621 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 179,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,015 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 147,556 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,471 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 13,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 122,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,320 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,379 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill holed

rear crossmember holed

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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R965 PHG is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R965 PHG, 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 R965 PHG registered?

R965 PHG is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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