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R414 TAC

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,517 mi
Last recorded244,517 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 244,517 miles

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

bothside front track rod end ball joint/s dust cover/s perishing. should replace.

rear exhaust flex pipe poor condition.

rear upper stop lamp inoperative ,not knowing if connected.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 244,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front brake pad/s worn thin.

bothside front track rod end ball joint/s dust cover/s perishing. should replace.

bothside rear brake pad/s worn almost to legal limit-marginal pass.

rear exhaust flex pipe poor condition.

rear upper stop lamp inoperative ,not knowing if connected.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 232,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brakes has slight restriced free movment

Fail 30 Jan 2014 232,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear brakes has slight restriced free movment

Pass 23 Jan 2013 216,441 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 216,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 2 Feb 2012 206,390 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn has been fitted to a press button

Fail 31 Jan 2012 206,358 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn has been fitted to a press button

Pass 27 Jan 2011 192,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 183,097 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 183,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,071 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 165,418 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear fog light faded colour

rear shockers bottom bushes separating

slight play n/s/f drop link rod

some play in n/s/r drop link

Fail 9 Dec 2008 165,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear fog light faded colour

rear shockers bottom bushes separating

slight play n/s/f drop link rod

some play in n/s/r drop link

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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R414 TAC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R414 TAC, 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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What year was R414 TAC registered?

R414 TAC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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