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P237 RND

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,853 mi
Last recorded172,853 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 172,853 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 172,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

All steering and suspension components corroded

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 168,284 miles

Exhaust rear flexible joint corroded and weak

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant hose slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 168,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear flexible joint corroded and weak

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant hose slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 167,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underwing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 18 Jul 2023 164,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underwing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper box sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 11 Jul 2022 155,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 152,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 148,054 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2020 148,052 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 148,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush clamp broken and bush misplaced. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade to short (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 136,900 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight

RBT: service brake only 53% low effort from rear

Rear wiper blade split

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 136,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front cross member corroded

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight

RBT: service brake only 53% low effort from rear

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,274 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 126,201 miles

Emissions not tested Tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,388 miles

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General under body corrosion

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

Rear exhaust silencer very deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,388 miles

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

General under body corrosion

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer very deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhasut system heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,821 miles

exhasut system heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 87,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 76,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,707 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,384 miles

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

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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P237 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P237 RND, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P237 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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