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M157 JGB

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 JGB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 130,006 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 129,995 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside centre and front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside centre and front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 129,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 129,034 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 125,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavily split inner sidwalls

nearside front drop link slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2018 119,222 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavily split inner sidwalls

nearside front drop link slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,956 miles

Nearside Front perrished

Offside Rear tail light lenze damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 109,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 108,020 miles

slight damage to off side rear lamp

Fail 27 May 2014 108,020 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight damage to off side rear lamp

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,033 miles

Oil filter corroded

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

Rear tyres have several cracks on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 102,307 miles

battery insecure

bonnet stay rod insecure

high level stop light inop

nearside front wiper arm seized

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 11 Apr 2011 102,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

bonnet stay rod insecure

high level stop light inop

nearside front wiper arm seized

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Apr 2010 99,656 miles

battery insecure

bonnet stay loose

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 May 2009 97,432 miles

tyres starting to crack on shoulders

Pass 28 May 2008 94,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 88,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 72,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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M157 JGB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 M157 JGB, 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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M157 JGB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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