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M783 ECV

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

204,419 mi
Last recorded204,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM783 ECV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 204,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 204,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 200,985 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 200,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 198,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 198,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 194,813 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 194,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 190,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 190,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 184,969 miles

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

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

advise o/s inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2018 184,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

advise o/s inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,655 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 169,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,726 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 151,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 142,940 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 142,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 138,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 136,283 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 136,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 128,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,404 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,076 miles

215/55 17 tyres fitted front

225/70 17 tyres fitted rear

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)

two rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,140 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M783 ECV is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 M783 ECV, 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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M783 ECV is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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