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P268 FTT

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

227,751 mi
Last recorded227,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 227,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 227,739 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 222,272 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to under side of vehicle front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 222,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 216,272 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 216,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 204,040 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 203,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 189,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 186,614 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front cross member/rad mount corroded and holed

inner sills corroded

plastic covers fitted

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 186,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

plastic covers fitted

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front cross member/rad mount corroded and holed

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 184,100 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 184,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 178,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 178,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 167,400 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 167,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 161,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 161,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2015 157,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 151,674 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 148,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2013 148,293 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,588 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 137,588 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2011 130,665 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 122,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 122,201 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 114,483 miles

brake pedal rubber split

offside rear floor corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber split

offside rear floor corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,428 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 105,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,948 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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P268 FTT is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 P268 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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P268 FTT is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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