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S129 OTR

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

212,915 mi
Last recorded212,915 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 212,915 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 208,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 207,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 201,930 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 201,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 188,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 180,797 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 180,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 176,904 miles

Coolant leak matrix outlet pipe. ()

Front Front lower cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section(near excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 176,901 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak matrix outlet pipe. ()

Front Front lower cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section(near excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 166,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 163,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 159,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 154,943 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 150,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 145,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 145,445 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 129,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 129,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 125,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 125,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 115,842 miles

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

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)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2008 115,779 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 115,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S129 OTR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S129 OTR, 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 S129 OTR registered?

S129 OTR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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