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R498 ENP

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 127,177 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 127,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,414 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 123,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,547 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner sill holed

Nearside sill holed and corroded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,383 miles

front brake disc corroded

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,930 miles

all front suspension rubbers perished

corrosion to both rear outer sills

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

heavy corrosion to exhaust sections

lower radiator/air cleaner support panel corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front suspension rubbers perished

corrosion to both rear outer sills

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

heavy corrosion to exhaust sections

lower radiator/air cleaner support panel corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,792 miles

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

light corrosion to rear coil springs

slight perishing to all front suspension ball joint rubbers

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

light corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake pads low

slight perishing to all front suspension ball joint rubbers

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted front & rear axles

light corrosion to exhaust system

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyres to front & rear axles

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,581 miles

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to inner side of front brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

light corrosion to exhaust system

light corrosion to inner side of front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,729 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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R498 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R498 ENP, 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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R498 ENP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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