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T535 BDV

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 181,131 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rubber suspension bushes cracked bur not resulting in movement

Fail 29 Apr 2026 181,131 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rubber suspension bushes cracked bur not resulting in movement

Pass 15 May 2025 179,431 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 179,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 176,083 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 176,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 172,265 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 172,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 169,024 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front to rear oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

bonnet safety catch not effective

Fail 21 Feb 2022 169,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central brake light not working

Nearside Rear brake back plate wet with axle oil

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front to rear oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

bonnet safety catch not effective

Pass 26 Feb 2021 165,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 165,142 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded continuously (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal filler in outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking and edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 160,036 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill 4 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIll 4 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 148,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 148,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 148,124 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 144,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,332 miles

front crossmember holed

n/s o/s inner sills holed

Fail 1 Jun 2015 140,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 140,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,955 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s inner sills rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 105,484 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 105,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T535 BDV is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 T535 BDV, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T535 BDV is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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