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P259 SWC

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,100 mi
Last recorded201,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 SWC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 201,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 199,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 197,012 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 197,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 194,634 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 194,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks from standing possibly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks from standing possibly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central inner sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches corroded but not sharp yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides cracked from standing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 192,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 192,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member by rad (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 191,655 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 191,655 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe by rear axal. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 190,611 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 189,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 189,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 189,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 189,693 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 189,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 189,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 188,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 186,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 178,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 177,459 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)

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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P259 SWC 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 76.2%.

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 P259 SWC, 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 P259 SWC registered?

P259 SWC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is P259 SWC safe to buy?

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