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S203 YOO

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,888 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 115,452 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 115,452 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,301 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,439 miles

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2013 106,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres round on edges

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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S203 YOO is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S203 YOO, 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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What year was S203 YOO registered?

S203 YOO is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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