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S638 BBV

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 BBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 100,009 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 100,001 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 10,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015
Pass 10 May 2014 100,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011

Front brake disc`s worn slightly

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc`s worn slightly

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 99,999 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,740 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S638 BBV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S638 BBV, 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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S638 BBV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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