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T293 AGR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 144,010 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Inner (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 168,456 miles

Corrosion on underbody , suspension ,tow bar area and chassis

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,775 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 162,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 162,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached mounting to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached mounting to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension upper, lower suspension arms corroded.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp broken but no white light showing

Offside Rear Suspension upper, lower suspension arms and panhard rod corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 160,167 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 160,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 158,989 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 158,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 156,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,720 miles

age cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2015 144,850 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 144,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,949 miles

Oil leak

auto box fluid loss

Pass 25 May 2013 138,656 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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T293 AGR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T293 AGR, 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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T293 AGR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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