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T325 YAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,217 mi
Last recorded156,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT325 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,217 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 13 May 2026 156,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2025 149,595 miles

underside corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 149,565 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 146,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 142,483 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 137,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased / covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both rear inner arches corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 137,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed ( x2 ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased / covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 132,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches corroded

side skirts fitted

underside corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 132,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various points across the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various points across the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches corroded

side skirts fitted

underside corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 128,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm & mounting area (inner sill) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,679 miles

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

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

Rear some rear suspension components & mounting points corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 May 2018 123,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 123,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 121,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension components corroded inner sills corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 121,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension components corroded inner sills corroded

n/s inner sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2016 118,834 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,742 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,086 miles

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 106,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 84,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,495 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 75,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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T325 YAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T325 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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T325 YAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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