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P257 AHO

2006 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,662 mi
Last recorded153,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 153,662 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

Fail 30 May 2022 153,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCHE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective DAMAGED -- IF WORKING WHOULD SHOW WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

Pass 9 Mar 2021 151,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wing damaged.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 151,814 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Ver low reading. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Wing damaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

underside corroded

underside corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 146,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

underside corroded

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,620 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,666 miles

small patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 130,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 126,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 121,459 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 121,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,966 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,833 miles

Head light beam patern slightly weak.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,086 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 65,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,888 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,888 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P257 AHO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P257 AHO, 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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What year was P257 AHO registered?

P257 AHO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is P257 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 AHO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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