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P131 HBC

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

207,324 mi
Last recorded207,324 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 207,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 207,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer to inner sill not welded together (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 206,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 206,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens is damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 202,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 202,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 200,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 200,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 184,865 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 178,024 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 177,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

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

Rear exhaust rubber broken.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 175,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LAMP BODY BROKEN (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LAMP BODY BROKEN (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES HEAVILY CORRODED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 175,750 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL BADLY AFFECTED BY PLY SEPERATION - DANGEROUS !!! (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced DIP & MAIN BEAMS DIM (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT MOUNT / LOWER INNER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON EDGES, POSS DUE TO UNDERINFLATION, ADVISE REPLACED.

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH REAR LENS'S DAMAGED, ADVISE REPLACED. (1.1.A.3d)

STEERING WHEEL RIM LOOSE / INSECURE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER DISC FACES HEAVILY CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 173,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OUTER SILL / FLOORPAN (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES HEAVILY CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 172,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BLOWN (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR MOUNT RUBBER DETTACHED (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion LOWER OUTER SILL / FLOORPAN (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES HEAVILY CORRODED, ADVISE REPLACED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 171,019 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 170,997 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 167,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 167,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 164,221 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 160,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 160,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 155,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 147,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 143,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 136,682 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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P131 HBC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 P131 HBC, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P131 HBC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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