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P157 UCL

2010 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,983 mi
Last recorded226,983 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 226,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 224,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 224,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 217,757 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 217,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 209,861 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 206,122 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 206,118 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 202,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 201,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 200,556 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall surface cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 198,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2017 198,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 196,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 188,985 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 183,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 181,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 170,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 154,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,528 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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P157 UCL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 P157 UCL, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P157 UCL is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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