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P10 VJJ

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests47 (29 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate61.7%

Mileage

208,387 mi
Last recorded208,387 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 VJJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

29 pass 18 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 208,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 208,361 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 149,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersills and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 149,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside covered in under seal

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 207,807 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 207,807 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 144,209 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radiator support panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radiator support panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 202,311 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 202,309 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 135,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 135,912 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger by steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer support panels by exhaust and bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 196,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 196,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,430 miles

All underside covered in heavy underseal

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 126,378 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All underside covered in heavy underseal

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 188,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 188,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,543 miles

Heavy underseal

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 181,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight free play at brake pedal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knuckle (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 181,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Slight free play at brake pedal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knuckle (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,550 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wings and strut mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front to rear chassis and cross member and floors heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 113,542 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Side light and stop light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wings and strut mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front to rear chassis and cross member and floors heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 173,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering knuckle joint slightly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2020 173,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering knuckle joint slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,181 miles

Front signs of oil leak

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

rear suspension arms, components ,mountings and area has corrsion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 165,883 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,396 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 160,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 143,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,179 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside chassis (6.6.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure fuse holder near battery (1.9.2a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside & nearside (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & floor (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside panel (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside inner rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

front panel is corroded & holed not within a prescribed area

offside & nearside outer & inner sills are corroded & holed not within a prescribed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 133,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 103,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all erar seats removed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,536 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,536 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,745 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 71,109 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P10 VJJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.7%.

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 P10 VJJ, 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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P10 VJJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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