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P990 RBP

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

285,038 mi
Last recorded285,038 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 285,038 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 285,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 258,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 258,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine flywheel end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 232,569 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 232,557 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 224,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 205,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 205,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 198,096 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2020 198,080 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2019 189,569 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 25 Mar 2019 189,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Mar 2018 175,110 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 175,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,680 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR STABILIZER BAR SLIGHT PLAY ON BUSH

Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,412 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 141,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats folded up at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 131,594 miles

rear seats folded up at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,087 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 119,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,718 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,740 miles

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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P990 RBP is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 P990 RBP, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P990 RBP is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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