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M968 BHG

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,348 mi
Last recorded200,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 BHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 200,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 200,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 193,915 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 192,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 188,992 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 188,991 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 185,002 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Various under-body panels corroded, but not deemed excessive

Pass 10 May 2017 78,623 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at cross member. (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 78,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at cross member. (6.6.6)

Offside and nearside front brake discs are excessively pitted.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 174,990 miles

both outer sills covered in paint

both rear inner wheel arches covered in under seal

both under sills covered in under seal

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 174,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part incorrect hose fitted (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

both outer sills covered in paint

both under sills covered in under seal

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,968 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside sill area holed

Fail 10 Apr 2015 165,756 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner sill corroded/holed

Pass 27 Mar 2014 157,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 137,968 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 129,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 129,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 122,364 miles

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

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

slight weep at sreering rack

Fail 19 May 2009 109,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 109,280 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 82,386 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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M968 BHG 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 66.7%.

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 M968 BHG, 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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M968 BHG is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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