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S221 YOO

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,741 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s/r bump stops and chassis light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 105,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords exposed 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s/r bump stops and chassis light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 103,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant tank below minimum

Fail 7 Feb 2024 91,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant tank below minimum

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,144 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,583 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyre sidewall are worn / perished 195/70/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,578 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside no image projected lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyre sidewall are worn / perished 195/70/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,427 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to light cluster lens

Rear service brake application uneven

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack pinion seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,390 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mount slight damage

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,390 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mount slight damage

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,705 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 45,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 40,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,977 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,960 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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S221 YOO is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S221 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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S221 YOO is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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The MOT history for S221 YOO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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