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P153 BRN

2008 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,053 mi
Last recorded78,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 BRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,046 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise high level break light not working

both front tyres starting to carck betweens treads

water leak on radiator

Fail 10 Jun 2021 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise high level break light not working

both front tyres starting to carck betweens treads

water leak on radiator

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,030 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,743 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,342 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,586 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,876 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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P153 BRN is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P153 BRN, 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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What year was P153 BRN registered?

P153 BRN is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is P153 BRN safe to buy?

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