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M843 CTR

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

233,287 mi
Last recorded233,287 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 CTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 233,287 miles

corrosion on drivers side outer sill just outside, in my opinion, seatbelt prescribed areas

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 233,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on drivers side outer sill just outside, in my opinion, seatbelt prescribed areas

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 208,120 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

some underside components have residue of mud on them

Fail 28 Mar 2013 208,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

some underside components have residue of mud on them

Pass 4 Apr 2012 182,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 182,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 158,243 miles

front pads low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 158,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 130,375 miles

rear rear seats folded away

rust patchesa

Fail 25 Mar 2010 130,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear rear seats folded away

rust patchesa

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,277 miles

rack damp

rust patches

Fail 23 Mar 2009 109,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rack damp

rust patches

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 99,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,602 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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M843 CTR is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M843 CTR, 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 M843 CTR registered?

M843 CTR is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is M843 CTR safe to buy?

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