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M8 DAX

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DAX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,710 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vech has been welded on underside and undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2023 138,601 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

vech been welded all over and undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,899 miles

vech has been welded and undresealed

Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,707 miles

All Under Body Heavily Under Sealed

Nearside Rear Arch Corroded

Offside Rear Arch Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 126,599 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both 1/4 panels corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,599 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both 1/4 panels corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,410 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wheel arch corroded all 4

Fail 23 Sep 2017 125,400 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking at pump area (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

Nearside at sill holed

Offside Front spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wheel arch corroded all 4

Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,966 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 85,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,822 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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M8 DAX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M8 DAX, 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 M8 DAX registered?

M8 DAX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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