MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle and Suspension components corroded but not excessive
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Chassis Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle and Suspension components corroded but not excessive
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
exhaust system corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
exhaust system corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively additionally squeals slightly whilst being tested (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively additionally squeals slightly whilst being tested (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear X member corroding
Surface corrosion all over underside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Surface corrosion all over underside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Inner sill is holed but not within 30cm of a mounting or seat belt
Off side sill corroded.
Off side inner and outer sills corroded through outside of prescribed area.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Off side inner and outer sills corroded through outside of prescribed area.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Unable to see engine components due to vehicle design
Vehicle is fitted with registration plates of the type acceptable on imported vehicles meets required m.o.t standards due to import status
Both headlight plastic lenses deteriated slightly affecting light output and beam image
Unable to inspect engine due to vehicle design
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both headlight plastic lenses deteriated slightly affecting light output and beam image
Unable to inspect engine due to vehicle design
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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V397 EPR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V397 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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V397 EPR is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 July 2009.
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