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P609 OET

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,935 mi
Last recorded235,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 235,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 235,931 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 227,302 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has been heavily covered in sealer (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))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 227,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill end wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill end inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (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 28 Dec 2022 218,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 211,164 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 211,164 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 209,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 209,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 207,032 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 207,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 203,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 199,172 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 199,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 195,545 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 195,545 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 190,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 190,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 184,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 184,738 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,739 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 178,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 171,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 171,847 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 164,225 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 156,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 146,430 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 135,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 124,141 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 112,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 103,184 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 103,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P609 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P609 OET, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P609 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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