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P83 AHO

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,048 mi
Last recorded181,048 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 181,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 21 Feb 2022 181,048 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 7 Dec 2021 180,345 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake low reading

Rear crossmember corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 25 Nov 2020 176,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 173,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 166,627 miles

nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 164,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 164,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 164,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 5 Oct 2016 158,264 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

welding repairs to lower rear sills

Fail 19 Sep 2016 158,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack appears damp (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

all discs rusty

slight pas leak from rack

Fail 3 Aug 2015 147,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

all discs rusty

slight pas leak from rack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front panel corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside steering rack gaiter has a slight misting of oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 135,374 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front panel corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside steering rack gaiter has a slight misting of oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 106,936 miles

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

Slight corrosion on offside sill

Unable to fully inspect brake pad depth

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,936 miles

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

Slight corrosion on offside sill

Unable to fully inspect brake pad depth

Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,364 miles

underside of car showing signs of rust

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,475 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)

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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P83 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P83 AHO, 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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P83 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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