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P273 KBC

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,289 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded (non prescribed area)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer sill badly corroded (non prescribed area)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 115,505 miles

Crack bottom of windscreen

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

Front X member corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 115,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

crack bottom of windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2015 273,646 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 273,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

emmissions not tested due to bad derv leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 215,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 215,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 189,257 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 189,257 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 162,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,694 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drivers wiper split end

slight bind front n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,885 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

slight cracking on sidewalls on both front tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2010 113,885 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

slight cracking on sidewalls on both front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,381 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 86,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,741 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,388 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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P273 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P273 KBC, 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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P273 KBC is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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