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P205 LEY

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,019 mi
Last recorded185,019 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 LEY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 185,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 182,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 179,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 176,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 171,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 169,171 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 166,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 161,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 158,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 189,252 miles

Both front headlamp lens opaque

Fail 5 Sep 2014 189,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Both front headlamp lens opaque

Pass 15 Aug 2013 186,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 186,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 182,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 178,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 171,156 miles

Rear Disc Slightly pitted.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 163,838 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 163,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 152,997 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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P205 LEY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P205 LEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P205 LEY registered?

P205 LEY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is P205 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 LEY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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