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S985 BDP

2010 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 90,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 90,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,711 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,247 miles

Air intake insecure

NOT REGISTERED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Air intake insecure

NOT REGISTERED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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S985 BDP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S985 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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S985 BDP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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