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M358 OEL

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,628 miles

Offside Front fog lamp out

Rear wheel arch corroded inner and outer nearside and offside

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,628 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70 15 c 104/102c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reverse lamp out

Offside Front fog lamp out

Rear wheel arch corroded inner and outer nearside and offside

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,757 miles

small; patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,683 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on inner tread

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

Rear both wheel arches have slight corrosion

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,317 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,135 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

vehicle quite smoky under acceleration

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,453 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,401 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,234 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2013 66,234 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,227 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,147 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,861 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,334 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)

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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M358 OEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M358 OEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M358 OEL registered?

M358 OEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is M358 OEL safe to buy?

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