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P754 RBP

2009 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

255,030 mi
Last recorded255,030 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 255,030 miles

Extensive underbody corrosion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 254,836 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Extensive underbody corrosion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 254,078 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 253,264 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 252,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 249,418 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 249,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 247,018 miles

Front propshaft missing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 246,752 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front propshaft missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corrded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 243,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 240,368 miles

Nearside Front Undersill corroded

Offside Front Undersill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 240,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Undersill corroded

Offside Front Undersill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 236,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 236,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 232,025 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 232,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 223,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 215,647 miles

Coolant leak

both rear outer sills rusty

both rear under lower sills rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2014 215,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

both rear outer sills rusty

both rear under lower sills rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 206,637 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 206,637 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 198,565 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 189,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 189,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 177,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 177,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 160,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 148,331 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 148,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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P754 RBP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P754 RBP, 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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P754 RBP is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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