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P225 LEY

2008 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,143 mi
Last recorded156,143 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 LEY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,143 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 153,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020
Pass 18 Jun 2018

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded and under sealed in various places

Pass 16 May 2017 150,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underneath vehicle corroded in vcarious places

Pass 29 Aug 2013 150,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 148,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 148,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 125,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 120,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,907 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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P225 LEY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P225 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.

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What year was P225 LEY registered?

P225 LEY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is P225 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 LEY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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