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P242 RNE

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,271 mi
Last recorded179,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 179,271 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 179,271 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 170,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 170,941 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 160,382 miles

Nearside & Offside rear arches surface corroded

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 160,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Dirt inside lens obscuring light source (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside & Offside rear arches surface corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded - Outside any prescribed area

Offside inner sill corroded - Outside any prescribed area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear at 2mm & Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,063 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Jan 2018 146,063 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing FUEL CAP MISSING (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,464 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 136,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 130,525 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 130,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Nov 2014 111,057 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,369 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,211 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 102,211 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,293 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 87,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,223 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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P242 RNE is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 P242 RNE, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P242 RNE registered?

P242 RNE is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is P242 RNE safe to buy?

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