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P218 KBC

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 172,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 167,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 167,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 162,156 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

BOTH SIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES DETERIORATED

BOTH SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

BOTH SIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

BOTH SIDE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Nov 2015 156,201 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 144,848 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 134,796 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,796 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f o/s/f inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 122,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 110,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,745 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,739 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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P218 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 P218 KBC, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P218 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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