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P279 OHL

2014 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,331 mi
Last recorded162,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 162,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 162,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 157,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 153,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,021 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Offside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive From rocker cover/head gasket area. Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 145,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Requires either red bulb fitting or lens replacing with red unit. (4.5.4 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

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

Offside Front Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre has radial cracks in tread area.

Oil leak, but not excessive From rocker cover/head gasket area. Recommend clean and recheck. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,301 miles

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Most underside components corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from engine area at idle.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,301 miles

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from engine area at idle.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,761 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp pattern poor. Suspect reflector deteriorated.

Offside 24" wiper blade smeary.

Offside Exhaust noisy Manifold area. (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,761 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp pattern poor. Suspect reflector deteriorated.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16". (8.2.2)

Offside 24" wiper blade smeary.

Offside Exhaust noisy Manifold area. (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 May 2015 114,059 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 114,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 104,548 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

battery requires better security

Fail 8 May 2014 104,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

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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P279 OHL is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 P279 OHL, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P279 OHL is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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