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P22 ARP

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

277,749 mi
Last recorded277,749 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 ARP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 277,749 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 266,980 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2024 251,131 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 235,637 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 233,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inop

Fail 27 Oct 2021 233,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 223,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 208,535 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective inflated moniter ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 208,535 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body in general (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt re cable tied advise replace (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective inflated moniter ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 192,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 173,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 158,207 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 158,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 152,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 148,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 143,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 138,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 138,735 miles

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)

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)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 130,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 103,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 90,052 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 90,052 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,884 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED †BRAKE DISCS CORRODED †REAR PADS LOW

Fail 12 Jul 2006 76,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

REAR PADS LOW

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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P22 ARP is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P22 ARP, 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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P22 ARP is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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