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R194 XBT

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 XBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2019 95,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,406 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several area covered in protector making inspection difficult (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several area covered in protector making inspection difficult (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,978 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several area, but are well sealed making inspection difficult. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,952 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several area, but are well sealed making inspection difficult. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,659 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several areas of repair in stearing, suspension and seat belt prescribed areas difficult to examine due to the amount of sealer applied. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 81,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several areas of repair in stearing, suspension and seat belt prescribed areas difficult to examine due to the amount of sealer applied. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Several front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,766 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Inner Sill Correded But Not Near Seat Belt, Drivers Seat Or Suspension

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,766 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Inner Sill Correded But Not Near Seat Belt, Drivers Seat Or Suspension

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,372 miles

both front tyres just above limit

both front wheels binding slightly

both rear tyres just above limit

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing thin

rear brakepads wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 12 Dec 2007 73,052 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

front discs slighly worn

front pads wearing thin

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads wearing thin

slight juder at front brakes

slight play in steering raqck bushes

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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R194 XBT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R194 XBT, 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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R194 XBT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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