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T490 JJF

2010 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,154 mi
Last recorded89,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 JJF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 89,154 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

lower radiator panel corroded/holed

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,149 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/radiator panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,102 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front radiator panel/crossmember corroded

Offside headlamp lens faded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 89,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front radiator panel/crossmember corroded

Offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,022 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/rad panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,211 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember rad panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp lens faded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,211 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing panel holed+corroded (under battery tray) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed+corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer+pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmemeber/rad panel corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,693 miles

Front crossmember/rad panel corroded

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 84,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front crossmember/rad panel corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,824 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,782 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 79,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,449 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 74,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,659 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,923 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,007 miles

2 x baby seats fitted at rear

front and rear pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2012 31,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 x baby seats fitted at rear

front and rear pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,720 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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T490 JJF is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 T490 JJF, 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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T490 JJF is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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