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S954 TGB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,146 mi
Last recorded189,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 TGB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 189,146 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 183,069 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,335 miles

Central Lower Oil leak ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Surface split in groove. Not holed. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Lower Oil leak ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Surface split in groove. Not holed. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,483 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 133,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 106,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,119 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,660 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

hose cabletied to rear suspension

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2011 100,193 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly uneven ware

rear wheels tight to turn because 4x4 system

Fail 17 May 2011 100,193 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly uneven ware

rear wheels tight to turn because 4x4 system

Fail 18 May 2010 97,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 97,944 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 89,609 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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S954 TGB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S954 TGB, 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 S954 TGB registered?

S954 TGB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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