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P899 DFR

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,693 mi
Last recorded245,693 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 DFR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 245,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT STRUT TOP INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT STRUT TOP INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 237,538 miles

Front Inner inner wings

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

heat shield insecure/damaged

sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 17 Jun 2021 237,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pipe damaged corroded/holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner wings corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Rear light lense damaged

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

heat shield insecure/damaged

vehicle heaviley corroded underneath

Pass 22 Nov 2019 229,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on edge

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

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

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

parking brake has long travel

squeal from brakes

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 216,247 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspension and floor pan /chassis corroded

corrosion under radiator mounts

exhaust back box slight blow and corroded

rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

rear valance corroded and soft

rear wiper worn

various parts of body work been repaired and arches corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 216,247 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension and floor pan /chassis corroded

corrosion under radiator mounts

exhaust back box slight blow and corroded

rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

rear valance corroded and soft

rear wiper worn

various parts of body work been repaired and arches corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 206,113 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 206,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill repair (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots burst. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill,floor and inner wheel arch area. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

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

Small hole at o/s bottom radiator mount.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 193,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner cill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer cill holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Inner cill holed and corroded

Offside Front Outer cill holed and corroded

front x member corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 193,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak engine water hose ()

Nearside Front Inner cill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Outer cill holed and corroded

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

Offside Front Inner cill holed and corroded

Offside Front Outer cill holed and corroded

front x member corroded

radiator insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2015 180,209 miles

radiator support corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 180,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp aff stop (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 163,976 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 150,274 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 139,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 128,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 128,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,180 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 78,672 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,673 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,346 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 37,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P899 DFR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P899 DFR, 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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P899 DFR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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