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P178 RYB

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 RYB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Lense unit also slightly cracked (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 126,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Lense unit also slightly cracked (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 106,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,723 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,304 miles

N/S hand brake low reading recorded

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,304 miles

N/S hand brake low reading recorded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 90,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 84,854 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 84,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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P178 RYB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 RYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P178 RYB registered?

P178 RYB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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