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P599 BUA

2011 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

224,310 mi
Last recorded224,310 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BUA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 224,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 May 2026 224,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner middle sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 220,437 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corrded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 220,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 215,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 215,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 212,962 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 212,962 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 212,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine developed knocking/rattle during test and emitted blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both sills excessively corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 203,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 20,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Emissions not tested blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 190,435 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bodY has slight corrosion no sharp edges

both inner sills heavily under seal

inner sills wielded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 190,355 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 190,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 186,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 183,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 183,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 164,288 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 164,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 158,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 158,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 139,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,382 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

All 4 tyres cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 100,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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P599 BUA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 P599 BUA, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P599 BUA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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