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R457 PEL

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,325 mi
Last recorded132,325 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 132,325 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2026 132,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has slight play in link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 129,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 127,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 126,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 124,547 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 124,466 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 106,086 miles

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

park brake travel

Fail 17 May 2019 106,086 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

park brake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,352 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,044 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,924 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,402 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,837 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 83,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 83,026 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,076 miles

nar tyre starting to perish outer side wall check again next year

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,212 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 69,207 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,611 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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R457 PEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R457 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 R457 PEL registered?

R457 PEL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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