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V79 SBK

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,966 mi
Last recorded200,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 SBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 200,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 199,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 197,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 196,338 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 191,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 191,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 183,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 175,073 miles

Offside Front brake lamp

Central stop light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2019 165,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 165,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 155,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 155,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 13 Feb 2017 145,597 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,309 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 139,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 129,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on edges/cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2013 123,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 114,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 114,956 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,084 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,120 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V79 SBK is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V79 SBK, 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 V79 SBK registered?

V79 SBK is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is V79 SBK safe to buy?

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