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T563 BDV

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,754 mi
Last recorded85,754 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 85,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,438 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 72,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 70,815 miles

Rear fog light slightly insecure

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 69,068 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 69,068 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,963 miles

unable to rear brake pad thickness

Pass 16 Jun 2012 63,153 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,949 miles

tyre size front to rear not the same

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,604 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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T563 BDV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T563 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T563 BDV registered?

T563 BDV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is T563 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T563 BDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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