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R258 HBA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,039 mi
Last recorded176,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 176,039 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to underside.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 176,039 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 22 May 2017 168,984 miles

Front sub frame slight surface rust

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 168,984 miles

Front sub frame slight surface rust

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 164,108 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on o/s rear chassis

Pass 29 May 2015 159,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 159,068 miles

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 152,273 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 152,273 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 143,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

door sils starting to corrode.

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre low on edge.

subframes and underside starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 138,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 138,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,671 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Slight freeplay in front antiroll bar link joints

Some wear and corrosion to brake discs

Vehicle freshly undersealed at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,351 miles

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inboard side

front crossmember damaged and bent on to near side front lower arm

Fail 11 Aug 2010 116,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

axel oil leak from both sides ?

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on inboard side

front crossmember damaged and bent on to near side front lower arm

hand brake has long travel

near side rear brake disc worn and scored

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,507 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,507 miles

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

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

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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R258 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R258 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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R258 HBA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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