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P834 XDE

2006 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

185,330 mi
Last recorded185,330 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 XDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,330 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Underside of vehicle has numerous weld repairs and is undersealed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 185,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 12 inches of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 12 inches of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component defective fixing bolts loose and insecure (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear suspension arm mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 185,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal several repairs covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 184,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolent leak under side

Fail 12 Dec 2024 184,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor on the under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolent leak under side

Pass 12 Dec 2023 183,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 183,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 182,652 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 182,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 180,024 miles

Front both under steps/sill backs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under lower quarter area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside centre under sill back starting to corrode

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

Rear both chassis starting to rust/corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2021 180,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front under steps/sill backs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under lower quarter (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside centre under sill back corroded

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

Rear both rear chassis starting to corrode/rust

Pass 15 Dec 2020 178,249 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Extensive underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing rotation

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing rotation

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

Surface corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2019 174,367 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 174,367 miles

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached corrosion behind bumper (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 171,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear filler in outer sill

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 171,094 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and adjoining front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis to wheel arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear most wheel arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill repair not welded continuously (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and adjoining wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear most wheel arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear filler in outer sill

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,384 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2017 168,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not welded continuously (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 166,124 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2017 166,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2016 163,741 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded with in 12 inches of rear most mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside mirror missing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 161,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 154,473 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 154,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 150,164 miles

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

Oil leak

front lower crossmember very heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 150,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front lower crossmember very heavily corroded

rear wheels tight to turn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,595 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 14,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 142,489 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 142,285 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

f/cv boots damp exhuast corroded n/s/f shocker damp f xmember corroded n/s/r antirollbar bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 141,622 miles

brakes squeak when teasting brake performance

c.v. gaiters covered in grease but not split

dents and scratches to various body panels

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads appear low

front cross member heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to various chassis components

n/s/f diff seal leaking

suspension bushes perished and cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2011 141,613 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brakes squeak when teasting brake performance

c.v. gaiters covered in grease but not split

dents and scratches to various body panels

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads appear low

front cross member heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to various chassis components

n/s/f diff seal leaking

suspension bushes perished and cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 138,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 133,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 125,847 miles

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

n/s/f cv gaiter contaminated

slight blue tinge to both headlamps

Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 120,654 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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P834 XDE is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 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 P834 XDE, 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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P834 XDE is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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