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V388 EPR

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,493 mi
Last recorded136,493 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 EPR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 136,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 136,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam dipped beam / mail beam issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,558 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,040 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,933 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,879 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 115,879 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,789 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper mounting rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack on outer edge of tread & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack on outer edge of tread & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack on outer edge of tread & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear fog lamp bulb loosing its red colour, light starting to show white light

corrosion hole on nearside front inner sill but not near any prescribed areas

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 115,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 115,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,903 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 113,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,880 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,231 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,805 miles

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS POORLY FITTED

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,078 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,350 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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V388 EPR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V388 EPR, 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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What year was V388 EPR registered?

V388 EPR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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