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P42 LRX

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,211 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside under sill and front crossmember

Fail 7 Jul 2025 95,211 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside under sill and front crossmember

Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,052 miles

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

Front and Rear Suspension Rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2024 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to the suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front and Rear Suspension Rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,867 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2023 94,857 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 93,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,665 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,665 miles

Central Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill return (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 92,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,682 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 90,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,390 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,390 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,939 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in underseal

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

tested in damp conditions

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 29 May 2010 79,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2010 79,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,820 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,922 miles

Rear chassis rusty behind nearside of rear bumper

Fail 4 Apr 2007 41,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,956 miles

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

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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P42 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P42 LRX, 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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What year was P42 LRX registered?

P42 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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