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P231 GTA

2009 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,571 mi
Last recorded131,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 131,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 129,449 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 129,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 127,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 127,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,727 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,769 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing No buckle available on belt to secure into receiver. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspect coolant leak from engine, unable to see because of undertrays.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,561 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing No buckle available - suspect jammed under seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Front brake pads look low.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,165 miles

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

N/s rear sill panel is corroding.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,165 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

N/s rear sill panel is corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,232 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,037 miles

Slight oil leak.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,234 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,265 miles

All tyres perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,089 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P231 GTA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 P231 GTA, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P231 GTA registered?

P231 GTA is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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