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P289 AHO

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

255,854 mi
Last recorded255,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 255,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 233,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 233,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 215,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 211,355 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 206,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 206,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 206,056 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 203,161 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 203,072 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 199,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 196,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 187,993 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Mar 2016 180,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 171,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 165,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 159,767 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 159,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 151,456 miles

engine misfires/ rough when revved freely

knock from n/s engine bay when starting / turning off engine.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 151,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine misfires/ rough when revved freely

knock from n/s engine bay when starting / turning off engine.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 112,842 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 112,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 101,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,904 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,968 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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P289 AHO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P289 AHO, 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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P289 AHO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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