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S223 GVL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

222,157 mi
Last recorded222,157 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 222,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 211,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 200,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 197,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 187,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 176,795 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 89,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 164,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 155,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear damage

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,345 miles

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

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

rear of vehicle has sharp edges covered by tape

Fail 16 Jul 2015 152,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear of vehicle has sharp edges covered by tape

Pass 5 Jul 2014 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 138,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and rear of vehicle has accident damage.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 138,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and rear of vehicle has accident damage.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 136,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has damage to rear

Fail 13 Aug 2012 136,785 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

vehicle has damage to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

centre exhuast box deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 129,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhuast box deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 122,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,813 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 115,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 104,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 104,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,107 miles

215/65/15 tyres fitted to rear.195/70/15 tyres fitted to front

nearside front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 20 Feb 2008 92,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

215/65/15 tyres fitted to rear.195/70/15 tyres fitted to front

nearside front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split

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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S223 GVL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S223 GVL, 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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S223 GVL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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