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P244 FWP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

227,615 mi
Last recorded227,615 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 227,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps have covering on lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper score marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from small exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At end of outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Slight show of pink coolant on rubber hose ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured At rear of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of spring area moving down chassis section to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 227,615 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements N/S/R 54Kg/f ------ O/S/R 200Kg/f (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bellow damaged and clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps have covering on lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper score marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from small exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Large clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At end of outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Slight show of pink coolant on rubber hose ()

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured At rear of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top of spring area moving down chassis section to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 221,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Weep at rubber pipe connection at front of engine ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps have mesh covering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack ---- Both inner bellow straps missing

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire at macpherson strut (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extending to chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components have general corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 221,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Weep at rubber pipe connection at front of engine ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps have mesh covering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack ---- Both inner bellow straps missing

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire at macpherson strut (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Extending to chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components have general corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 214,441 miles

Coolant leak Rubber hose to engine and pipe loose ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lens have covering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And one rubber o ring support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion on all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 214,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure Joint connecting to rack pinion loose / worn ? (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wires in contact with fan belt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Rubber hose to engine and pipe loose ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lens have covering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And one rubber o ring support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured At accelerator pedal area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion on all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 204,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front No clips on bellows to steering rack

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper score marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake near max travel

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 204,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Rack inner ball joint loose in rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front No clips on bellows to steering rack

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper score marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake near max travel

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Top arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade has movement in the arm

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 200,540 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coil springs have some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever near max travel

Nearside Front ABS support backet missing from wheel hub

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner sill area --- Has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield close to exhaust box

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At chassis near shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 200,540 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At bottom of door pillar-- sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At inner sill and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill at center area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coil springs have some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both lamps. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever near max travel

Nearside Front ABS support backet missing from wheel hub

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner sill area and at centre of inner sill ---- two small holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield close to exhaust box

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At chassis near shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 197,805 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

rear coil spring heavily corroded

under body showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2018 197,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs heavily corroded

rear coil spring heavily corroded

under body showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 194,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush, near limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil around Steering rack bellow and pinion housing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 194,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area near door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area near door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Oil around Steering Rack Pinion housing and bellow

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 189,020 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 189,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 189,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 184,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 178,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2013 167,622 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 166,994 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 150,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 139,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2011 139,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2010 128,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 128,648 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 115,128 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,356 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 109,356 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

handbrake has excess travel.

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres perishing on tread.

o/s frnt tyre low.

oil leak from steering rack.

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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P244 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P244 FWP, 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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P244 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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