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P339 PLX

2003 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

187,066 mi
Last recorded187,066 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 PLX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 187,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 180,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 174,583 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 173,985 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corner behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 170,833 miles

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

vehicle restricted view

Fail 7 Apr 2022 170,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 9 Jul 2021 167,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 9 Jul 2021 167,520 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 17 Sep 2020 164,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to under side but not excessive

oil leak

rear axle leaking offside

vehicle restricted view

Fail 14 Sep 2020 164,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to under side but not excessive

oil leak

rear axle leaking offside

vehicle restricted view

Pass 24 Jul 2019 156,394 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

areas of corosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 156,394 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

areas of corosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 151,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 151,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,609 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing partially missing snapped flush with wheel therefore it is impossible to use a securing device on this stud (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass inner pads not visible (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,255 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (advise to change)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Jul 2016 136,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre near legal limit and wearing on both edges

Rear number plate deterating

Fail 22 Jul 2015 126,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,711 miles

rear arches corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2013 113,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 108,145 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 4 May 2011 100,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 94,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 149,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 91,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,585 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 90,585 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,714 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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P339 PLX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 P339 PLX, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P339 PLX registered?

P339 PLX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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