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P342 JRB

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,818 miles

Nearside brake light has weak connection

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

RPM counter missing

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 81,549 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 81,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 65,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 63,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,105 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,983 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 41,983 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 38,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,613 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,611 miles

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

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,282 miles

both rear tyres have between 1-2 mm tread remaining

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,148 miles

both front tyres cracking

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2007 18,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres cracking

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2006 115,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 115,713 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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P342 JRB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P342 JRB, 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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P342 JRB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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