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RON 485R

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 485R
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,526 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 119,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 3 Mar 2022 113,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Kat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,485 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,485 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,015 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,333 miles

all tyres cracking

o/s & n/s fron t tyres thin on edge

o/s & n/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all tyres cracking

o/s & n /s front tyres wearing thin on edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,764 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,418 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 65,004 miles

Snow tyres fitted to all four road wheels

Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Snow tyres fitted to all four road wheels

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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RON 485R is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RON 485R, 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 RON 485R registered?

RON 485R is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is RON 485R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 485R shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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