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P788 AHR

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

290,480 mi
Last recorded290,480 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 290,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 290,471 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 285,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 285,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 279,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 279,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 265,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 245,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight movement ()

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes , chassis bush most movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has light scratching to outer edge of swept area ,NOT affecting drivers view

Oil leak Engine ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats , cage installed ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 227,540 miles

rear discs in poor condition and pads getting low

rear seat removed at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2017 227,017 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside centre sill corroded. If seats were fitted would be in a prescribed area

rear discs in poor condition and pads getting low

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2016 204,089 miles

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link slight play

O/S/R inner sil heavily corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 204,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link slight play

O/S/R inner sil heavily corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 175,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 147,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 137,339 miles

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

advise tracking

Pass 4 May 2012 128,017 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 128,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

suspect incorrect wheel nuts fitted (non alloy type)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 98,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,682 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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P788 AHR is a 2005 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 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P788 AHR, 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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P788 AHR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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