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Y418 OJL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Gold Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 OJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 90,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,793 miles

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear outer side light not working

spare tyre is perished/cracked on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,720 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,537 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,694 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,249 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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Y418 OJL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Gold with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y418 OJL, 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 Y418 OJL registered?

Y418 OJL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is Y418 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 OJL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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