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P182 FWP

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,264 mi
Last recorded166,264 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 166,264 miles

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

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

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Crossmember behind front bumper seriously corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 162,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 162,195 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,195 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 152,568 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 142,532 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,266 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking and starting to perish

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed but not structurally weakened

Fail 15 Mar 2017 130,266 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking and starting to perish

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed but not structurally weakened

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,934 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front sill outer skin holed in two places but not within 30cm of body mountings etc

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 127,933 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole at cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded and has slight leak at backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front sill outer skin holed in two places but not within 30cm of body mountings etc

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure 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 LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Nearside SILL WEAK

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,676 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 98,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,720 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 34,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P182 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 P182 FWP, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P182 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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