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T317 YAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,490 mi
Last recorded143,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 143,490 miles

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

Central Rear wiper blade split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 140,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive aches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive aches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 138,681 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,622 miles

Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front osf door strap damaged

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,322 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose bottom of grill insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,304 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Body component slightly loose bottom of grill insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,529 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive High hydrocarbon reading (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog lamp switch not illuminated when fog lamp on (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,944 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,061 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 82,061 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,824 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,573 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,456 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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T317 YAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T317 YAB, 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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T317 YAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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