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P144 KBC

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

272,927 mi
Last recorded272,927 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 272,927 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 272,927 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 257,076 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front and nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside rear bump stop rubbers missing

under body rust

Pass 20 Jul 2017 250,364 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 250,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill support (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 228,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 228,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 203,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside centre and rear outer sill corroding

nearside front inner sill corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2015 203,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside centre and rear outer sill corroding

nearside front inner sill corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 191,173 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 191,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 177,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 151,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 139,499 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 139,498 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2006 132,855 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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P144 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P144 KBC, 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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P144 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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