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R435 PEL

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,474 mi
Last recorded155,474 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 155,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s & n/s (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively at pass limit, further investigation needed (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central (3.2 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to vehicle under body, sills and suspension components

o/s & n/s beam images blurry

Pass 1 May 2025 148,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 140,796 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 140,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 138,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 135,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly dim (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

some surface corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 8 Jun 2021 134,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pass limit (seek repair asap) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,927 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 129,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 98,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 95,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top centre brake light bulb

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 90,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R435 PEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R435 PEL, 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 R435 PEL registered?

R435 PEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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