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V397 EPR

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,189 mi
Last recorded210,189 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 EPR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 210,189 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2025 210,146 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 210,055 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 210,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 209,442 miles

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))

Fail 31 May 2023 209,439 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 197,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 186,165 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 174,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 169,984 miles

Rear X member corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2018 167,148 miles

Surface corrosion all over underside

Fail 16 Jul 2018 167,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 166,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 165,898 miles

Offside Inner sill is holed but not within 30cm of a mounting or seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2016 164,623 miles

Off side sill corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,540 miles

Off side inner and outer sills corroded through outside of prescribed area.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 152,540 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 141,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 141,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 118,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,357 miles

Both headlight plastic lenses deteriated slightly affecting light output and beam image

Unable to inspect engine due to vehicle design

Fail 15 Mar 2011 106,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,169 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,169 miles

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)

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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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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