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P48 BDO

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,651 mi
Last recorded239,651 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 BDO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 239,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 239,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 239,582 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear box section crossmember heavily corroded and holed across middle and ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 233,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 226,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 217,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 207,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 201,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 189,740 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 179,575 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 179,575 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 168,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 154,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,663 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,019 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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P48 BDO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 P48 BDO, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P48 BDO registered?

P48 BDO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 February 2011.

Is P48 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 BDO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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