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P146 AHO

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,118 miles

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,696 miles

corrosion becoming present offside rear outer sill

front radiator mounting crossmember corroded

offside headlamp lense cracked and headlamp slightly condensated

Fail 21 Oct 2024 126,696 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion becoming present offside rear outer sill

front radiator mounting crossmember corroded

offside headlamp lense cracked and headlamp slightly condensated

offside reverse light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2023 123,869 miles

corrosion becoming present offside rear inner sill and radiator mounting

Fail 14 Dec 2023 123,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion becoming present offside rear inner sill and radiator mounting

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 122,630 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,779 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 120,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,419 miles

headlamp lense covers deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,162 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,709 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,518 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,518 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,663 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating slightly

Headlight lenses deterioating

Some corrosion becoming present around underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,185 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,596 miles

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

n/s front brake is slow to operate

rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,307 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,457 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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P146 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P146 AHO, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P146 AHO registered?

P146 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is P146 AHO safe to buy?

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