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P497 EAB

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 117,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 116,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 113,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,862 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 110,836 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 108,323 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,612 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 105,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner and outer sill and outrigger (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner and outer sill and outrigger (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 102,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,759 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,656 miles

advise both rear anti roll bar clamp bushes worn/free play

advise n/s inner and outer sills showing corrosion

advise n/s/f brake tight/binding (NOT BRAKE TESTED DUE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE, PASSED DE-CELEROMETER TEST)

advise n/s/f lower ball joint boot perished/splitting (still preventing the ingress of dirt and water)

advise n/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn and has free play in bushings

advise o/s inner and outer sills showing corrosion

advise o/s/f lower ball joint boot perished/splitting (still preventing the ingress of dirt and water)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 143,738 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 143,660 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 138,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 137,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 126,549 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 126,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 119,283 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 115,544 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 115,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 111,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 105,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 98,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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P497 EAB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P497 EAB, 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 P497 EAB registered?

P497 EAB is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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