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S346 OTR

2010 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,689 mi
Last recorded172,689 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 172,689 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,265 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Excessive corrosion on both front inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner wheelarch damaged but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 167,246 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip pad (1.1.2 (c))

Excessive corrosion on both front inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner wheelarch damaged but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 157,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 157,755 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,148 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter wet (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 155,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter wet (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 153,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 153,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 151,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,537 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 134,577 miles

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

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

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

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

head lamp beam image poor ok at time of test both lights

Fail 5 Jul 2016 134,577 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

head lamp beam image poor ok at time of test both lights

Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 114,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 114,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,769 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 109,769 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 98,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 98,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S346 OTR is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 S346 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S346 OTR is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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