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R312 GCL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,654 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,580 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 124,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,713 miles

all rubber boots & bushes perished

both rear axle seals leaking

exhaust coroded

front discs corrded

general body corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s sill damaged

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit & perished

rear exhaust flexi blowing

rear trailing arm bushes worn & perished

Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre on legal limit & perished

rear exhaust flexi blowing

all rubber boots & bushes perished

both rear axle seals leaking

exhaust coroded

front discs corrded

general body corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s inner sill holed & corroded

n/s sill damaged

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn & perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 121,251 miles

general body corrosion

rear diff leaking close to brake components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 121,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general body corrosion

rear diff leaking close to brake components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,382 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,054 miles

front exhaust pipe blowing slightly & corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,054 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe blowing slightly & corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,149 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,033 miles

PARK BRAKE ON UPPER LIMITS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,466 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 5 Feb 2008 76,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 76,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R312 GCL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R312 GCL, 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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R312 GCL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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