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P490 CCT

2016 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 CCT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 168,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 168,761 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 167,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 167,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 160,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 152,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,297 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,707 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 137,597 miles

Rear n/s and o/s tyre walls heavily perished

Fail 14 Apr 2020 137,597 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/15 very heavily perished and cracked around tyre at join from wall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s tyre sidewalls heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 131,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,047 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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P490 CCT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 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 P490 CCT, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P490 CCT registered?

P490 CCT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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