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P972 FTA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,681 mi
Last recorded154,681 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 154,681 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,188 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 138,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,054 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 25 Mar 2013 131,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 117,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,355 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 100,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 78,544 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P972 FTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P972 FTA, 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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What year was P972 FTA registered?

P972 FTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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