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P824 AHR

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

222,145 mi
Last recorded222,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 AHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 222,145 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to condition of front brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fwd mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed/ split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower edge bulkhead/arch(by mudflap) holed within prescribed area subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fwd mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower bulkhead corroded and holed(by mudflap) within 30cm of subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded and holed / not prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by strut top mounting/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end holed / just outside prescribed area at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner sill corroded and holed/ not prescribed area

Rear nsr/ osr inner lower panels corroded and holed/ not prescribed areas at time of test

both inner wheel arch holed nsr and osr not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2017 219,474 miles

Front box section / radiator support panel rotten / collapsed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 214,724 miles

Coolant leak bottle level low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 214,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm pivot seized (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (8.2.3)

Coolant leak bottle level low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 214,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front headlamp patterns deminishing due to glazed lenses

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 200,002 miles

Both rear wheelarches are heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 200,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear wheelarches are heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 187,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 187,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 170,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 155,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 155,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

blades smearing screen

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 136,889 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,753 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads through wheels

Fail 28 May 2008 131,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front and rear brake pads through wheels

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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P824 AHR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P824 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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What year was P824 AHR registered?

P824 AHR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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