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P48 LRX

2006 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 6 Sep 2024 128,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Sep 2023 128,114 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 11 Sep 2023 128,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,971 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 126,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 123,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,366 miles

all brake discs rusty

very slight play in off side rear roll bar link

Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,355 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

all brake disc s rusty

water leak?

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,098 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 111,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 109,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 107,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 135,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 128,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,465 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 110,359 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 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P48 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 P48 LRX registered?

P48 LRX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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