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R36 BKR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,529 mi
Last recorded127,529 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 BKR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 127,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 127,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 128,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 125,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative indicator dash warning light (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight freying seat belt.

brake pads not visable

radiator support panel corrded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative indicator dash warning light (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight freying seat belt.

brake pads not visable

radiator support panel corrded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,570 miles

Rear brake pads not fully visible.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll link slight play

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front chasie legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear chasie / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover slight damage preventing ingress

Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,276 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower anti roll link slight play

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front chasie legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear chasie / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover slight damage preventing ingress

Pass 30 Jul 2015 156,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 121,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,123 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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R36 BKR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R36 BKR, 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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R36 BKR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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