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WJB 98T

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,655 mi
Last recorded177,655 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 98T
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 177,655 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 177,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

dip beam pattern poor

fuel leak / pump area

water leak from (t) piece

Pass 1 Nov 2017 172,121 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 172,121 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,698 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 167,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 112,193 miles

Offside offside rear tyre 2 mm

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside

oil leak

water leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 154,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 154,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,238 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 136,238 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Fail 16 Aug 2010 109,498 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 16 Aug 2010 109,498 miles

Oil leak

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 99,572 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 91,691 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 84,662 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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WJB 98T is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJB 98T, 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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WJB 98T is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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