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E20 PJB

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,078 mi
Last recorded154,078 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 PJB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 151,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe/hose connection going to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 146,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe/hose connection going to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

airbox lid is not attached

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 138,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 134,603 miles

slight corrosion to front crossmember

Fail 15 Feb 2022 134,568 miles

Emissions not tested mis- fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,941 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 132,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,028 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective [both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

brake pedal rubber worn

general surface corrosion on hubs/suspension

spare wheel corroded, do not use

Fail 14 Feb 2019 128,024 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective [both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

brake pedal rubber worn

general surface corrosion on hubs/suspension

spare wheel corroded, do not use

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,102 miles

Front hubs corroded [both]

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 126,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front headlight aim too high [both]

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,525 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 125,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking or axle oil leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Engine oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,647 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,601 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,601 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 119,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,999 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

glow plug warning light flashing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both headlight lenses obscurred

objects removed from interior mirror prior to test

srevice brake performance 59 percent

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 118,353 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 118,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 117,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 117,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,506 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 108,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 108,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,045 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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E20 PJB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 E20 PJB, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E20 PJB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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