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R360 JEJ

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,151 mi
Last recorded157,151 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 JEJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 157,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 150,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 150,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush and o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine seems to over heat when emissions were tested

front cross member has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,149 miles

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

Rear ALL REAR SEATS DOWN PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush still has slightly play in bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 150,149 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn STABLIZER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear ALL REAR SEATS DOWN PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Fail 5 Jul 2022 150,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting LOWER CROSS MEMBER AND RADIATOR PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL STABLZER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH FRONT SECTION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL STABLZER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear REAR SEAT BELT CHECK NOT DONE AS ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 21 Jul 2021 147,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 147,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn STABLIZER < D> BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL TO (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended AND O/S/R SEAT FITTED INCORRECT POSITION (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn STABLIZER < D> BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM FRONT INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 14,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicler covered in thick underseal underside offside and nearside

Fail 7 Jul 2020 143,773 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 142,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 142,282 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,973 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,971 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 124,933 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 124,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,989 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,766 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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R360 JEJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 R360 JEJ, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R360 JEJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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