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R232 HBA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,392 mi
Last recorded132,392 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 129,377 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 114,549 miles

Nearside Front 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 inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nsf inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 98,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 85,011 miles

front cross member corroded not prescribed area

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 72,404 miles

Front cross member corroded but not deemed within prescribed area

Pass 12 May 2017 60,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,640 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,997 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,432 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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R232 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R232 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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R232 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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