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W849 RUY

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

219,110 mi
Last recorded219,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 RUY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 219,110 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 219,070 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 205,234 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

spare tyre is flat

Fail 1 Aug 2024 205,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

spare tyre is flat

Pass 23 Jun 2023 195,858 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 195,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 187,817 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 174,890 miles

multi fit wheels fitted

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 16 Jun 2021 174,890 miles

Brake performance not tested due to steel showing on n/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2020 158,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 158,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough Steering is part seized and hard to turn the wheel (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,357 miles

Rear brake pads obscured unable to fully check

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 142,357 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads obscured unable to fully check

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,066 miles

all over under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

slight exhaust leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,487 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,636 miles

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

some brake lines covered with underseal unable to examine

Pass 16 Apr 2014 119,366 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 119,351 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,639 miles

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

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

radiator leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,804 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 103,327 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Front headlight lenses cloudy but pattern still ok.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,327 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Front headlight lenses cloudy but pattern still ok.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,091 miles

all four tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,028 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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W849 RUY is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W849 RUY, 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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W849 RUY is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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