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S144 AUP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 AUP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,071 miles

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

corrosion to under vehicle components

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,071 miles

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre has something inside heard on rotation

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has something inside heard on rotation

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area is holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,889 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished badly on inner sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face is badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,362 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member near tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,298 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member near tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

near side rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,236 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 84,779 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 20 May 2008 84,452 miles

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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S144 AUP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S144 AUP, 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 S144 AUP registered?

S144 AUP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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