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P283 LRD

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,094 mi
Last recorded178,094 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 178,094 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 177,899 miles

corrosion under body & undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2016 187,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 177,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 174,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 170,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 169,672 miles

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake disc rusty on inner face

Fail 23 Feb 2012 169,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2011 162,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 160,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 152,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 146,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 135,705 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 135,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 115,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 115,949 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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P283 LRD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P283 LRD, 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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P283 LRD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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