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P796 SVW

2005 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,132 mi
Last recorded208,132 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 208,132 miles

Nearside centre underfloor inner sill holed

Offside centre underfloor inner sill holed

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

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

rear rebound blocks missing

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 205,549 miles

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Central underfloor offside inner sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

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

offside outer sill corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 17 Mar 2025 205,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underfloor areas /closing panel holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underfloor areas/closing panel holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central underfloor offside inner sill corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing ()

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

offside outer sill corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 202,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear underfloor outer section inner sill corroded /holed

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

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

rear rebound blocks missing

rear underboot crossmember corner sections rusted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 202,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broke away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear underfloor outer section inner sill corroded /holed

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

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

rear rebound blocks missing

rear underboot crossmember corner sections rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2023 198,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear underfloor outer inner sill corroded

rear rebound block missing

under radiator box section rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 196,623 miles

front under radiator box section deteriorated

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 194,426 miles

front centre under radiator section corroded/holed

rear chassis box sections corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 192,568 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

front under radiator box section corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 188,710 miles

Nearside centre underfloor inner sill holed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

front under radiator crossmember box section corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 13 Mar 2019 188,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside centre underfloor inner sill holed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside forward underfloor inner sills corroded / holed

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

centre offside outer sill corroded

front under radiator crossmember box section corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 185,618 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

front crossmember below radiator corroded

offside + nearside outer sills corroded

offside underfloor areas to sills corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 185,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

front crossmember below radiator corroded

offside + nearside outer sills corroded

offside underfloor areas to sills corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,524 miles

front crossmember under radiator corroded

offside + nearside outer sills corroded

offside underfloor area to sill corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

rear seats missing during test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 175,586 miles

front offside +rear offside underfloor section to sill corroded

front tyres perished

offside+ nearside outer sills corroded

rear rebound blocks missing

rear seats missing during inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2015 172,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 168,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 164,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 154,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 154,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 147,648 miles

both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 140,989 miles

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

owner pointed out engine may have possible headgasket problem, emissions ok.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 140,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs surface corrosion

owner pointed out engine may have possible headgasket problem, emissions ok.

Pass 20 May 2008 135,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 124,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

plastic trays under engine restricting full inspection

Fail 24 May 2007 124,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

plastic trays under engine restricting full inspection

Pass 18 May 2006 113,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 113,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

advance handbrake travel

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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P796 SVW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P796 SVW, 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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P796 SVW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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