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P610 FTA

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

225,825 mi
Last recorded225,825 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 225,825 miles

both rear tyres signs of cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2021 225,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 223,094 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Middle of n/s inner sill panel is corroded outside the areas covered by the mot.

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

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

Previous welded repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 223,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember below radiator - both sides - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Corrosion in various places.

Middle of n/s inner & outer sill panel excessively corroded outside the areas covered by the mot.

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

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

Previous welded repairs checked as well as possible through thick underseal.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 222,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 222,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 221,906 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2016 221,906 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

Fail 20 Apr 2016 221,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake disc surfaces are slightly corroded

Both front inner sill areas are corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The flexible exhaust sections are corroded

The front lower ball joint boots are slightly deteriorated

The rear chassis area is corroded

The rear coil springs are corroded

The rear exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorated

The rear upper suspension links are corroded and the bushes are slightly deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 21 Jul 2015 221,569 miles

underside corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 221,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 218,486 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 218,486 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 207,588 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 207,110 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 190,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 190,775 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 182,235 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre treads slightly deformed

Fail 21 Jun 2011 182,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads slightly deformed

front brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2010 175,290 miles

both headlight vauge pattern

front brake discs corroded

o/s inner sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

rear valance corroded by tow bar

Pass 22 Jun 2009 162,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 152,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 152,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 19 Jul 2007 141,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 127,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 127,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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P610 FTA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P610 FTA, 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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P610 FTA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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