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T874 JDP

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

266,695 mi
Last recorded266,695 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 266,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 259,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 254,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension rusty

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2023 254,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2022 248,716 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 248,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 242,614 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 8 Oct 2021 242,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2020 236,878 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within pescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 236,878 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within pescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 226,486 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 226,486 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 219,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR PRESCRIBED ARE

Offside Front Outer CENTER OUTRIGGER CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

Fail 17 May 2018 219,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT NEAR PRESCRIBED ARE

Offside Front Outer CENTER OUTRIGGER CORRODED BUT NOT AFFECTING ANYTHING

Pass 19 May 2017 210,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 200,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 200,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box [EMISSIONS NOT TESTED] (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 187,704 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 187,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 176,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 176,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 165,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 9 May 2013 165,922 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2012 154,989 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 154,989 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 149,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 149,012 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 114,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,069 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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T874 JDP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 T874 JDP, 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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T874 JDP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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