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V903 KCV

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

256,385 mi
Last recorded256,385 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 256,385 miles

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

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

Inner sills corroded, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Door corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Lamp lenses damaged

Rear Wheel arches corroeded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 256,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Crossmember corroded

Inner sills corroded, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Door corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Lamp lenses damaged

Rear Wheel arches corroeded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 249,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged (inner and outer)

Nearside Sill holed (not within a prescribed area)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sills badly corroded, large holes (not in a prescribed area)

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 249,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and rear door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged (inner and outer)

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

Nearside Sill holed (not within a prescribed area)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sills badly corroded, large holes (not in a prescribed area)

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 238,540 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Holes in both inner and outer sills, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 238,539 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Holes in both inner and outer sills, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 226,965 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/osf inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seat belt fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to brake pipe union on brake master cylinder

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tape on rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section corroded near rear shock mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer corrosion to rear wheel arches but not within 30cm of seat belt or rail fixings

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr/0sr (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight damage to both rear light lenses

Fail 17 Apr 2023 226,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded within 30cm of suspension nsf inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp has a product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi is leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/osf inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seat belt fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front corrosion to brake pipe union on brake master cylinder

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tape on rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section corroded near rear shock mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer corrosion to rear wheel arches but not within 30cm of seat belt or rail fixings

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr/0sr (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight damage to both rear light lenses

Pass 14 Apr 2022 218,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion of rear wheel arches [o/s and n/s top] [not within 30cm of seatbelt fix areas]

slight corrosion of brake servo pipe

slight corrosion of sills, inner sills, o/s/r quarter panel and scuttle panel

slight damage to rear lamp lenses

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

tape on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 13 Apr 2022 218,815 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion of rear wheel arches [o/s and n/s top] [not within 30cm of seatbelt fix areas]

slight corrosion of brake servo pipe

slight corrosion of sills, inner sills, o/s/r quarter panel and scuttle panel

slight damage to rear lamp lenses

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

tape on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2021 214,750 miles

corrosion of sills ,inner sills and rear wheel arches

slight corrosion of scuttle panel

slight damage to rear lamp lenses

Fail 14 Apr 2021 214,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion of sills ,inner sills and rear wheel arches

slight corrosion of scuttle panel

slight damage to rear lamp lenses

Pass 26 Mar 2020 208,777 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted ok at time of test, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 196,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 180,104 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion of both front inner wings

Fail 16 Apr 2018 180,104 miles

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)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion of both front inner wings

Pass 19 Apr 2017 174,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 174,271 miles

Central Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion all over under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens taped repair

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 170,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive max 0.3/running 1.689 (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens taped repair

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 161,540 miles

headlamps misty creating poor beam images

Fail 25 Mar 2015 161,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

headlamps misty creating poor beam images

Pass 24 Mar 2014 153,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 153,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 141,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 141,661 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,047 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake travel

headlamp 'glasses' in very poor condition badly scratched affecting beam image and light intensity

temporary repair nearside rear light cluster

temporary repair rear silencer

Fail 11 Mar 2012 131,912 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 120,115 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test

spare wheel perished

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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V903 KCV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 V903 KCV, 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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V903 KCV is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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