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S228 TCV

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,791 mi
Last recorded173,791 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 TCV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 173,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 173,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 169,643 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise all four tyres starting to crack within tread pattern

Fail 6 Sep 2024 169,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise all four tyres starting to crack within tread pattern

Pass 21 Jul 2023 164,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 164,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 156,127 miles

Nearside Front BEAM PATTERN JUST IN SPEC

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RUST IN BOTH INNER SILLS

Fail 22 Jun 2022 156,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SPLITS IN TYRE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SPLITS IN TYRE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front BEAM PATTERN JUST IN SPEC

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RUST IN BOTH INNER SILLS

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE CRACKING IN WALL AND TYRE WORN TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 150,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension conponents rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,359 miles

brake discs corroded and suspension bushes perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2020 150,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded and under body and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,752 miles

exhaust system in rusty condition

Pass 23 May 2013 113,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp lens slighty deteriorated

slight movement to nearside front door mirror

slight movement to offside door mirror

under body trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade in poor condtion

slight movement to nearside front door mirror

slight movement to offside door mirror

under body trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,308 miles

Near side front headlamp lens slightly scuffed - light output slightly reduced

Rear tyres on 3mm & slightly worn on edges

Smell of petrol vapour/fumes around front of vehicle no signs of any leakage

Fail 29 Mar 2010 105,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side front headlamp lens slightly scuffed - light output slightly reduced

Rear tyres on 3mm & slightly worn on edges

Smell of petrol vapour/fumes around front of vehicle no signs of any leakage

Pass 18 May 2009 97,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 90,554 miles

sills covered with trim unable to check

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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S228 TCV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S228 TCV, 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 S228 TCV registered?

S228 TCV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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