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Y686 PWC

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,822 mi
Last recorded122,822 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 PWC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,822 miles

Vehicle under side under sealed

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,825 miles

Both battery trays corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0n inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 110,825 miles

Both battery trays corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 0n inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,304 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sill panels due to sill skirts fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 101,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

both rear wheels arches corroding

unable to inspect outer sill panels due to sill skirts on sills

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,049 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,696 miles

both front inner sills corroding (not within prescribed areas)

both rear anti roll bar bush's perishing

centre exhaust bracket corroded

radiator mounts corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,337 miles

All 4 brake discs corroding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,054 miles

All discs corroded.

One high level stop lamp inoperative.

Rear fog lamp fadeing.

Wipers miss part of centre of screen

Fail 12 Jun 2009 53,054 miles

All discs corroded.

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

One high level stop lamp inoperative.

Rear fog lamp fadeing.

Wipers miss part of centre of screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,458 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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Y686 PWC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y686 PWC, 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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Y686 PWC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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