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P271 EAB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,096 mi
Last recorded124,096 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,096 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 124,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to vehicle structure at rear above coil spring upper mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar area inner door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 119,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vehicle structure within 30cm of lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mount (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vehicle structure within 30cm of lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroding (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar area inner door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,937 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 115,891 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 115,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,679 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 111,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 110,623 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 110,005 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 107,474 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 105,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 99,712 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 95,586 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 95,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 85,245 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 18 May 2010 78,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer floor/sill corroded + hole

Fail 17 May 2010 78,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer floor/sill corroded + hole

Pass 11 May 2009 70,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear drop link bushes worn

Fail 7 May 2008 64,157 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 64,157 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 85,159 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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P271 EAB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 P271 EAB, 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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P271 EAB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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