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P492 KBC

2007 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,894 mi
Last recorded132,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 132,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill door step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 124,121 miles

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

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

fuel leaking by pump area

Fail 8 Nov 2024 124,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

fuel leaking by pump area

Fail 24 Oct 2024 124,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,755 miles

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

Noise- possible crankshaft pulley

Rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 118,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pinion rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsr and osr wheel aches rusty sharp edges

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,640 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

nsr and osr outer wheel arches rusty/corroding [sharp edges] may cause injury to pedestrians

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed behind radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,765 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,602 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper body slight corrosion

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and front cross member but not holed at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,602 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper body slight corrosion

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and front cross member but not holed at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure fitted spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 76,596 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,865 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,323 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 71,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 65,041 miles

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

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

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

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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P492 KBC is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P492 KBC, 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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P492 KBC is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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