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V982 RNP

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 RNP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 91,539 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 91,511 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 89,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded outside 30cm of suspension mount

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded outside 30cm of suspension mount

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,935 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 87,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,224 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 80,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake plate damp with axle oil

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 79,430 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Fail 12 Feb 2020 79,430 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,498 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,258 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,133 miles

All 4 tyres lightly perished & worn on shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,133 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

All 4 tyres lightly perished & worn on shoulders

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,671 miles

Wear on inner treads of both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,962 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,073 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)

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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V982 RNP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V982 RNP, 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 V982 RNP registered?

V982 RNP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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