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T997 BDV

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,941 mi
Last recorded156,941 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,941 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sills corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion all around.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting all rear underbody corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner sill corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to nearside front and centre inner sill outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Nov 2022 156,941 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arches corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sills corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion all around.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting all rear underbody corroded. effected areas covered in black sealent (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner sill corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to nearside front and centre inner sill outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Nov 2022 156,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch and sill corroded chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch and chassis and sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion all around.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside rear inner sill corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to nearside front and centre inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2020 154,796 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to nearside front and centre inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2018 140,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to floors

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 19 Nov 2018 140,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to offside front chassis outrigger/ inner sill

Corrosion to offside rear chassis crossmember

Corrosion to rear chassis rails and floor

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,913 miles

Corrosion to OSR wheel arch but not within a prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to NS Inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to front cross member but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 134,913 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to OSR wheel arch but not within a prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to NS Inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to front cross member but not within a prescribed area

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

Poor image from NS Headlight

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,413 miles

Corrosion to OSR Wheel arch but not within prescribed area

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 132,413 miles

Corrosion to OSR Wheel arch but not within prescribed area

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,357 miles

Poor headlight pattern from both headlights

Fail 4 Nov 2015 130,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Poor headlight pattern from both headlights

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,387 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 124,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,636 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 117,620 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,694 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,871 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,589 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,398 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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T997 BDV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T997 BDV, 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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T997 BDV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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