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P282 AGR

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,818 mi
Last recorded215,818 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 215,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 215,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 213,217 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 213,217 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 213,213 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill panel repairs inadequately repaired. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill panel repairs inadequately repaired. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,193 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 21,194 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 209,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 209,147 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 206,011 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 205,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 200,917 miles

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

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

both front strut dust covers split

cooling fans not cutting in

front rad mounting cross member corroded

space saver tyre wall badly split and perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 200,917 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front strut dust covers split

cooling fans not cutting in

front rad mounting cross member corroded

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking onto brake disc?

space saver tyre wall badly split and perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 183,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 181,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 180,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 177,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 173,536 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 173,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 169,491 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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P282 AGR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P282 AGR, 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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P282 AGR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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