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T312 CLR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

204,114 mi
Last recorded204,114 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 CLR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 204,114 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 204,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 193,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 193,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 185,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 180,863 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 180,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 178,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 178,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 177,577 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front jacking point corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 175,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 175,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 172,093 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 172,093 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 166,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 166,149 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 160,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 155,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 148,296 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 148,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 137,959 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 137,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 125,403 miles

Cracks in all tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fog light inop

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 115,989 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 115,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,346 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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T312 CLR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 T312 CLR, 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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T312 CLR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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