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P368 VFA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

151,936 mi
Last recorded151,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 151,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 146,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 146,186 miles

Hole in nearside outer rear panel behind wheel arch

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear wheel arch outer trim insecure

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,517 miles

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Oct 2020 144,517 miles

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

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 142,257 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Under engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and has a hole but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,325 miles

Drive shaft CV gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Drive shaft CV gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Chassis to inner sill is corroded/ has a hole but is not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill is slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 128,325 miles

Drive shaft CV gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Drive shaft CV gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Chassis to inner sill is corroded/ has a hole but is not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill is slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter clips loose but do not let the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 119,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,190 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,260 miles

Engine has bad oil leak.

N/S/F & O/S/F Outer C.V Gaiter clips loose. Gaiter is secure at time of test.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 112,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine has bad oil leak.

N/S/F & O/S/F Outer C.V Gaiter clips loose. Gaiter is secure at time of test.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,860 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,877 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 96,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,285 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,222 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 57,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 87,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,824 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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P368 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 P368 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.

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P368 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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