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X917 BTT

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 BTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 170,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 168,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,242 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 166,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 164,311 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - lens deterirorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 161,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 158,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 155,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 152,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,014 miles

both track rod ends gaiters perished

slight play in nearside rear link

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,537 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 144,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 139,309 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,558 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,038 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,047 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGE NOT SHOWING ANY WHITE LIGHT

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGE NOT SHOWING ANY WHITE LIGHT

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,779 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,314 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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X917 BTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 X917 BTT, 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 X917 BTT registered?

X917 BTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is X917 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 BTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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