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P85 AHO

2005 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

247,590 mi
Last recorded247,590 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 247,590 miles

Nearside Front front bush worn and perished but not excessive movement

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear worn to legal limit

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slight play

centre exhaust section blowing on flexi

front and rear underbody corrosion

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2022 247,567 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front bush worn and perished but not excessive movement

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear worn to legal limit

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

centre exhaust section blowing on flexi

front and rear underbody corrosion

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2021 238,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 236,384 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2020 235,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriggers and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriggers and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2019 228,243 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 228,243 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 226,104 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 222,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area o/s on limits advs further investigation (2.3.3b)

knocking o/s/f on road test

Fail 19 Oct 2017 222,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area o/s on limits advs further investigation (2.3.3b)

knocking o/s/f on road test

Pass 25 Oct 2016 218,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 211,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 210,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer sill holed.

offside centre floor to sill holed.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 192,848 miles

offside inner sill corroded (not testable area)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 192,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner sill corroded (not testable area)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 179,752 miles

offside rear inner sill area corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 179,752 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear inner sill area corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 162,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 162,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 146,243 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 146,243 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 140,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 122,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 105,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,171 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P85 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P85 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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P85 AHO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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