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P508 OET

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,749 mi
Last recorded217,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 217,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 215,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 214,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 211,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 204,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 199,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2017 189,976 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 189,827 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking on to disc. (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bracket broken, and bush missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2016 183,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 179,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 179,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 174,076 miles

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 170,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 163,951 miles

O/S/REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Sep 2010 146,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 134,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 126,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 117,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 102,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,209 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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P508 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P508 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P508 OET registered?

P508 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is P508 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 OET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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