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P168 GPE

2007 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,960 mi
Last recorded235,960 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 GPE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2021 235,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in nsr arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in osr arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in nsr arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsf inner sill corroded

nsf sill corroded

osf tyre out of shape

Pass 25 May 2019 232,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion in osr arch

nsf inner sill corroded

osf brake binding slightly

osf inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 203,842 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 230,546 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 226,745 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf strut top area (2.4.A.3)

nsr inner sill corroded

os sill corroded

osf inner sill corroded

osr inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 218,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 216,655 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 216,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 210,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 210,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 196,140 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 181,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 181,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 161,092 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 140,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 118,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 102,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,705 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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P168 GPE is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 P168 GPE, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P168 GPE is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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