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P715 OET

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,363 mi
Last recorded187,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 187,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill section and lower inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front coolant radiator support brace corroded/collapsed

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,528 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r wheel arch taped up

Fail 13 Jul 2023 182,499 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

general corrosion under vehicle

heavy oil leak under vehicle

n/s/r wheel arch taped up

Pass 5 Aug 2022 178,554 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/r wheel arch showing heavy corrosion

oil leak from engine - gearbox area

some corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 4 Aug 2021 172,381 miles

Front radiator support mounting corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section corroded (just outside 30cm of a component mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 171,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill coming away from inner sill (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front radiator support mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section corroded (just outside 30cm of a component mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 167,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole caused by corrosion n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion mainly due to vehicle age under rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2020 167,500 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole caused by corrosion n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion mainly due to vehicle age under rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracks in tread further action advised

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

Offside Rear tyre perished cracks in tread further action advised

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

cannot see brake pads to inspect properly

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2017 140,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 136,259 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,364 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front brakes slightly binding

vehicle has surface corrosion underneath,front crossmember/rad support corroded,o/s outer sill starting to corrode,

Pass 12 Nov 2013 133,834 miles

front tyres worn low,front crossmember under radiator corroded,outer sill on o/s starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2013 133,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low,front crossmember under radiator corroded,outer sill on o/s starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2012 131,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 129,943 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,427 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 119,163 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,938 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,964 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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P715 OET is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P715 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P715 OET is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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