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V604 PHJ

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,035 mi
Last recorded254,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 254,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 250,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 239,100 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 239,100 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 232,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

both headlight lens cloudy and reducing effect of beam image.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 226,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVILY WAX OILED

Nearside SILL DEFORMED

Fail 23 Jun 2021 226,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

HEAVILY WAX OILED

Nearside SILL DEFORMED

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 222,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 221,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2019 221,582 miles

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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2018 215,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 196,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 196,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 191,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosio x2 to o/s/f inner sill outside any comonent mounting or 12 inch area

Pass 10 Oct 2013 184,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 184,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 182,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 4 Apr 2012 182,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,206 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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V604 PHJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V604 PHJ, 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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V604 PHJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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