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P291 GTA

2009 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,850 mi
Last recorded179,850 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 179,850 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trans-axle X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 176,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trans-axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 172,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 165,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 165,812 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s front brake binding (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning notchy, juddering lock to lock (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 163,893 miles

damp offside end of rack

general corrosion in places

headlights deteriorated

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn and in poor condition

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 161,011 miles

batterys loose

centre exhaust in poor condition

slight condenstion in offside headlight

Pass 18 Mar 2014 153,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 153,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet stay clip missing

front to rear brake pipe over tank slight corrosion

nail in n/s/rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2013 146,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 146,251 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 131,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 109,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 94,948 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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P291 GTA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 P291 GTA, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P291 GTA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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