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R116 HBA

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

245,241 mi
Last recorded245,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 245,241 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 245,241 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front headlamps pattern poor

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2024 241,008 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 240,998 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 235,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 235,042 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 231,838 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 231,838 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

aux belt loose

front pads low

under tray insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2021 226,925 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 226,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 214,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 214,580 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 206,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 199,203 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 199,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced multiple areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 198,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 197,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear foot brake passed but low effort, advice adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2015 188,147 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 181,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 181,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 174,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 166,198 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 166,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 158,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 136,253 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 136,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 106,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,360 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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R116 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 R116 HBA, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R116 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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