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S282 TCV

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,190 mi
Last recorded182,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 TCV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 182,190 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Offside sill corroded

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 180,804 miles

Nearside Rear of sill corroded not effecting strength or rigidity

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

Offside Rear of dill corroded nor effecting strength or rigidity

Fail 17 Apr 2021 180,804 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear of sill corroded not effecting strength or rigidity

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

Offside Rear of dill corroded nor effecting strength or rigidity

Pass 1 May 2019 175,409 miles

head light lens dull

n/s and o/s front inner wing flitches corroided

n/s outer and under sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 171,115 miles

Front Headlamps dull

Front inner arches corroded

Front inner edges of discs corroded

Front suspension generally corroded

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 21 Apr 2018 171,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner arches corroded

front suspension rusty

head light lens dull

inner surfaces front discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 151,577 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 151,576 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 126,844 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 121,583 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 121,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,601 miles

O/s/f & n/s/f brake dics's rusty on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 105,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test

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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S282 TCV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S282 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 S282 TCV registered?

S282 TCV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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