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R377 GJL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,109 mi
Last recorded213,109 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 213,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 205,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 203,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various components under sealed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 202,312 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 5 Nov 2020 199,801 miles

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

slight corrosion on under body

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2019 196,729 miles

all round corrosion n/s holed

front suspension arms deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 194,199 miles

front suspension arms very rusty and slight wear in ball joints

some rust on rear brake pipes

underside very rusty and holes in non prescribed areas

water pipes rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2018 194,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and sill back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back and outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front suspension arms very rusty and slight wear in ball joints

some rust on rear brake pipes

underside very rusty and holes in non prescribed areas

water pipes rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 192,812 miles

brake pipes rusty

front wishbone arms very rusty

several holes in inner sills but not in prescribed area

slight play in steering and ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2016 189,682 miles

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

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

Nearside battery loose

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

wear in steering and suspension arms rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2016 189,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear cross member holed in several places (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside battery loose

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

wear in steering and suspension arms rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 185,061 miles

battery loose

general corrosion under vehicle o/s sill holed but not within prescribed area

slight wear in ball joints

suspension arms rusty

wear in rear roll bar anriroll bar rubbers

Pass 23 Apr 2014 171,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear chassis corroded

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,408 miles

general corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2013 153,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion

wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2012 135,367 miles

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

some wear in rear antiroll bar rubbers

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2012 134,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some wear in rear antiroll bar rubbers

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,513 miles

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

surface rust in several areas under vehicle

wear in wiper blades and blades catching each other

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,851 miles

rear tyres wearing in centres

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

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

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

slight wear rear antioroll bar links

wear in wipers

Pass 5 May 2009 89,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,305 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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R377 GJL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R377 GJL, 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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R377 GJL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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