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P247 RBA

2015 Mazda Bongo

Bronze Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,644 mi
Last recorded217,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 217,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 212,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 211,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 210,225 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 210,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major exhaust leak/downpipe next to the manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 209,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 209,740 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both front brakes grabbing excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes excessively grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 208,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 201,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 191,716 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 180,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 180,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2016 165,951 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 165,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,823 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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P247 RBA is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in Bronze with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 P247 RBA, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P247 RBA is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2015.

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