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S161 KBA

2009 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 KBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 120,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,428 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 119,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 117,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,837 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on limit measuring 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 105,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 104,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 104,119 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,799 miles

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

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,799 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,973 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

n/s battery insecure

rear rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,401 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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S161 KBA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 S161 KBA, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S161 KBA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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