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P894 JJU

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

308,887 mi
Last recorded308,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 308,887 miles

Both Rear springs corroded

General corrosion underneath

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 308,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 300,907 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 294,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 294,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking From pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 273,024 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT LINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1. O/S AND N/S FRONT. 2. POSSIBLY O/S AND N/S REAR. POOR VISIBILITY. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S SILL CORROSION

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT. ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 273,020 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S SUB FRAME MOUNTING AREA ROTTEN. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT LINK ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT INNER D BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1. O/S AND N/S FRONT. 2. POSSIBLY O/S AND N/S REAR. POOR VISIBILITY. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S SILL CORROSION

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT. ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 254,480 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 254,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm rear bush (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding both sides.[ wheel bearings not tested] (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle body and suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2016 248,976 miles

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

both sides undersills

Fail 28 Jul 2016 248,974 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sides undersills

Pass 11 Aug 2015 231,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 222,401 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 216,426 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded [temp repair using tape to eliminate sharp edges]

slight corrosion to undersill on o/s

Pass 27 Jul 2012 207,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 201,349 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 201,346 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded[middle]

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 191,659 miles

play in offside rear anti-roll bar link bar bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2009 185,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 176,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 162,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 140,742 miles

o/s/r/ lamp cracked

slight play in front anti roll bar links

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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P894 JJU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 P894 JJU, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P894 JJU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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