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P249 FTT

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 121,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 109,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 97,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,918 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D - Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,291 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,291 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,855 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,099 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,595 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,875 miles

all road tyres slightly perished in sidewalls

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyre valves perished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all road tyres slightly perished in sidewalls

n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyre valves perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,857 miles

All 4 tyres perrished and splitting on side walls

Both front inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,808 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

Pass 10 May 2010 60,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 57,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,028 miles

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

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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P249 FTT is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P249 FTT, 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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P249 FTT is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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