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P653 FTT

2007 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,988 mi
Last recorded235,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 235,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Outer Sill holed not within prescribed areas

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

Pass 31 May 2024 235,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 232,634 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 232,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 230,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 228,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 223,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 220,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 213,495 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills. Nearside front sill holed but outside any prescribed areas. Damage to nearside front sill.

Corrosion to rear floor pans.

Cut in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Deterioration to wiper blades.

Front anti-roll bar drop links, gaiters deteriorated.

Offside rear fog lamp slightly dull.

Oil leak.

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Play in nearside steering rack arm.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear passenger seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Trim cover over fuel tank filler neck and breather loose, under wheel arch.

Fail 19 May 2018 213,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper suspension leg mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Deterioration to wiper blades.

Corrosion on front brake discs.

Corrosion to inner and outer sills. Nearside front sill holed but outside any prescribed areas. Damage to nearside front sill.

Corrosion to rear floor pans.

Cut in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Deterioration to headlamps.

Front anti-roll bar drop links, gaiters deteriorated.

Offside rear fog lamp slightly dull.

Oil leak.

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Play in nearside steering rack arm.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear passenger seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Trim cover over fuel tank filler neck and breather loose, under wheel arch.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 211,313 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 211,286 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

Damage to front tyres.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 194,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 182,482 miles

Vehicle underseal protected.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 182,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

3rd Row rear seat belts untested.

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

Vehicle underseal protected.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,919 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2011 160,883 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)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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 2 Oct 2009 139,366 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake insecure (under front bumper)

handbrake long travel

Fail 1 Oct 2009 139,366 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake insecure (under front bumper)

handbrake long travel

Pass 9 Sep 2008 122,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 113,987 miles

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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P653 FTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 P653 FTT, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P653 FTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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