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W473 UTF

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 UTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 97,689 miles

Corrosion forming on under side of vehicle

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,028 miles

Corrosion forming on underside Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,780 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,907 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 x brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,413 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 x (front and rear ) brake discs inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,357 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 91,905 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,648 miles

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,974 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 90,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,518 miles

front bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,473 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,325 miles

front anti roll bar link gaiters split, no free play present in joints

Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,569 miles

Intercooler pipe leaking

NOISEY DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FULL RIGHT LOCK

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,569 miles

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

Intercooler pipe leaking

NOISEY DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT ON FULL RIGHT LOCK

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W473 UTF is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W473 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W473 UTF registered?

W473 UTF is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is W473 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 UTF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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