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P343 KBC

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 159,911 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged (cracked)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general corrosion to undercarriage

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2024 158,029 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen and stickers around screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general corrosion to undercarriage

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2023 155,187 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar D LINK bush has slight play

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general corrosion to undercarriage

oil leak

power steering rack weeping

Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,217 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general corrosion to rest of undercarriage

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2022 152,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill /lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

general corrosion to rest of undercarriage

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 148,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged.

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 145,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear light unit some damage

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2020 145,089 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake pivot seized.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,209 miles

Advise brakes only just met the requirements

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion behind rear bumper nearside and offside corroded and holed

Offside Front Spot light out

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 -2 mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Advise aftermarket diesel heater fitted exhaust pipe from heater broken in three places

Fail 16 Apr 2019 138,182 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill various hole front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Advise brakes only just met the requirements

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion behind rear bumper nearside and offside corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Spot light out

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 -2 mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Advise aftermarket diesel heater fitted exhaust pipe from heater broken in three places

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,590 miles

Advise heater exhaust pipe broken in various places may get exhaust fumes inside vehicle

Advise right hand battery terminal not tight.

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 132,590 miles

Advise heater exhaust pipe broken in various places may get exhaust fumes inside vehicle

Advise right hand battery terminal not tight.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,443 miles

Advise front and rear brakes require service.

Advise nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Advise service brake efficiency 51%, min 50%pass

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,443 miles

Advise front and rear brakes require service.

Advise nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Advise service brake efficiency 51%, min 50%pass

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heater hose slightly corroded

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,290 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 49,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,158 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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P343 KBC is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 P343 KBC, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P343 KBC is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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