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S965 BDP

2010 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,322 mi
Last recorded165,322 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,322 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 165,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 157,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S&O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 157,595 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing inner D bush and mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S&O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,822 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 150,811 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,502 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2021 139,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side plus both inner sills rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2020 135,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side plus both inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,991 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 128,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT DEFECTIVE (NOT AN MOT ITEM FOR AGE OF VEHICLE)

BATTERIES BOTH DEFECTIVE

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,945 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2018 128,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills and rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sills and rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,467 miles

Bodywork slightly corroded.

Both front tyres worn on edge.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,452 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,912 miles

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

Underside slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,345 miles

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

nearside rear lower panel corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,578 miles

offside front wiper blade ends split

Fail 9 Jun 2011 83,574 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill sections outside prescribed area

corrosion to offside outer sill sections outside prescribed area

offside front wiper blade ends split

water coolant leval low

Pass 15 Jun 2010

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

rear cross member corroded

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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S965 BDP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S965 BDP, 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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S965 BDP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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