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P488 YHT

2007 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,822 mi
Last recorded122,822 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 122,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,451 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,984 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,789 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 103,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front battery tray corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front battery tray corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2016 89,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,759 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose to power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,894 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,717 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,218 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,591 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P488 YHT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P488 YHT, 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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What year was P488 YHT registered?

P488 YHT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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The MOT history for P488 YHT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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