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R556 GJL

2010 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,743 mi
Last recorded244,743 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 244,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

stearing wheel has slight tight spots when rotated

Fail 25 Mar 2026 244,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

stearing wheel has slight tight spots when rotated

Pass 14 Apr 2025 234,549 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 228,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 223,449 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 223,427 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 214,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 204,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 204,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 203,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 203,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 202,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 200,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 200,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 198,073 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 198,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 191,330 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 191,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear under sill back starting to corrode

Offside Rear under sill back starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2016 186,264 miles

front box section slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links and bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2015 167,912 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)

front box section corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2015 167,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

front box section corroded

holes in underbody outside 30cm of load bearing areas

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,316 miles

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

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 4 Jul 2013 137,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,012 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 122,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,971 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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R556 GJL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R556 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R556 GJL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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