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W282 ABA

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 ABA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 129,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 129,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 118,784 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill , corroded & holed below front door . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside automatic transmission pipes/slight oil leak.

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward axle location arm mounting/under sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward axle location arm mounting/under sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside automatic transmission pipes/slight oil leak.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside some heater and auto-box metal pipe work slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 111,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside some heater and auto-box metal pipe work slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have multi perish cracks.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have multi perish cracks.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,074 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 81,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,993 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,993 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,419 miles

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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W282 ABA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W282 ABA, 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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W282 ABA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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