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P524 JMS

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,188 mi
Last recorded128,188 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 JMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 128,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,721 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front inner sill has slight hole but not affecting structure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember holed but not affecting structure

oil leak

slight corrosion underbody

slight power steering leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Sep 2020 123,656 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

ATF pipe leaking

Body corroded at various places

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded, outwith prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear cross-member holed and corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Various corrosion to underside components and body

Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,498 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 117,498 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower coupling worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering At wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering To sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 117,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,944 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,987 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,999 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 84,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 50,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P524 JMS is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P524 JMS, 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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P524 JMS is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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