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W315 VEL

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,072 mi
Last recorded149,072 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 149,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 125,584 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 106,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 98,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,458 miles

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

N/S/F mirror loose

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2011 92,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F mirror loose

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,969 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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W315 VEL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W315 VEL, 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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W315 VEL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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