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S285 OTR

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,534 mi
Last recorded166,534 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 166,534 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 151,762 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 151,688 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member under radiator and fans fallen away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill... full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt twisted/restricting retraction (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 141,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,860 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 131,860 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 112,175 miles

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

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres perishing slightly

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,175 miles

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

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres perishing slightly

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,516 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,241 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,081 miles

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on rear discs

rear silencer missing

Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,081 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

beam deflectors fitted

corrosion on rear discs

rear silencer missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,583 miles

Front headlamps both have deflectors fitted.

Modified rear seats fitted making off side rear seat belt tight to operate and near side rear seat belt far back to reach/ operate.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,298 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 76,198 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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S285 OTR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S285 OTR, 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 S285 OTR registered?

S285 OTR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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