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P21 LRX

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,743 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 88,703 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,154 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,143 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,354 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 85,329 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,373 miles

underbody and components have been heavilly undersealed

Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,357 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside inner arch at the rear but non structural

underbody and components have been heavilly undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2018 82,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator mounts (holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill to wheel arch (holes) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (holes) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (holes) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,902 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,224 miles

CAN'T SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

O/S OUT SILL CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE AT REAR

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Rear BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

TRACK NEEDS CHECKING

TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE FRONT TO REAR

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

CAN'T SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

O/S OUT SILL CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE AT REAR

Offside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Rear BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

TRACK NEEDS CHECKING

TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE FRONT TO REAR

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cant see condition of brake pads

coolant leaks

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s outer sill corroded and small hole at rear

rear brakes sticking slightly

tracking needs checking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,363 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

rubber strap on ex tailbox broken

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,068 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,147 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,224 miles

Both front anti rollbar link top and bottom dust covers perished and split.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,470 miles

Front roll bar links dust covers split.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front roll bar links dust covers split.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 41,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,168 miles

Nearside engine mounting area rusty

Nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,034 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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P21 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 P21 LRX, 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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P21 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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