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P252 JRB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

235,214 mi
Last recorded235,214 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 235,214 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 230,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 225,879 miles

Underseal used over all suspension and welding repairs Complete underside covered in underseal Spare tyre defective () Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2021 222,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Underseal used over all suspension and welding repairs Complete underside covered in underseal

Spare tyre defective () Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.1

Fail 20 Aug 2021 222,382 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Complete underside covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Underseal used over all suspension and welding repairs

Pass 9 Aug 2018 219,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside

Fail 9 Aug 2018 219,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion on underside

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 217,704 miles

Coolant pipe corroded

Corrosion on underside

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 211,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 211,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to front (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flex hose across axle to brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flex hose across axle to brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

centre stop light not working

parking brake requires attention

service brakes require attention

Pass 11 Aug 2015 210,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 208,893 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 204,823 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 190,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 177,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 116,836 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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P252 JRB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P252 JRB, 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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P252 JRB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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