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T638 BDV

2010 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 140,822 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 140,822 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 137,595 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 137,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,357 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber poor condition (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a leak in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 135,266 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F & O/S/F Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,814 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 127,379 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 127,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,674 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in both rear "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside is worn more than the nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,486 miles

fluid seep from ns rack end

Fail 29 Jun 2020 123,484 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

fluid seep from ns rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,187 miles

parking brake cable bracket loose

slight blowing from exhaust back box

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats collapsed at time of test

front headlamps have two different colour white bulbs but still give out the same intensity when the aim is tested

Fail 4 Apr 2018 117,675 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators switched on individually they switch on the head lamps but does not happen when hazards switched on (1.7.5c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested both front headlamps wont stay on when operated by the switch unable to carry out aim test (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge and tread lifting (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure battery area and some wires connected to the live terminal have bare terminals (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge and has tread lifting (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats collapsed at time of test

head lamps odd colours

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,114 miles

Front bumper cracked (taped).

Headlamp slightly discoloured.

Some untidy wiring noted under the bonnet.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak at radiator

front wipers incorrectly aligned and come off screen

fuel cap damaged but maintains a seal

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front headlight and bumper slightly insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2016 113,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak at radiator

front wipers incorrectly aligned and come off screen

fuel cap damaged but maintains a seal

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front headlight and bumper slightly insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs scored.

Rear fog lamp faded.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 110,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,578 miles

rear bumper missing

Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,578 miles

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

rear bumper missing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 95,560 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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T638 BDV is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T638 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T638 BDV is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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