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W834 RUY

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,004 mi
Last recorded145,004 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 RUY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 145,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 133,892 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 133,871 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 121,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 115,924 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 115,343 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arch also offside rear under vehicle.

Pass 17 Jan 2021 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,693 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 109,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 105,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,866 miles

exhaust maunting signs of corrosion

o/s n/s rear hub seal signs of slight leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,113 miles

o/s & n/s rear axle hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,856 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W834 RUY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W834 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W834 RUY registered?

W834 RUY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is W834 RUY safe to buy?

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