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P361 VFA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,069 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,061 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 88,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 88,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,029 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 88,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,014 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,999 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 87,999 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,970 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,461 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,461 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,435 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,748 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,719 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,567 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 81,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 80,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,360 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,542 miles

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

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

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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P361 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P361 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P361 VFA registered?

P361 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is P361 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 VFA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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