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P276 FWP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,165 mi
Last recorded204,165 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 204,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 197,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 190,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 16 Mar 2021 190,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2020 185,625 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

offside front brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2020 185,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorating

offside front brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2019 178,467 miles

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

offside and nearside front inner sills going rusty

offside and nearside front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorating

offside rear outer arch going rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2019 178,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front inner sills going rusty

offside and nearside front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorating

offside rear outer arch going rusty

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 172,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear pads wearing low

bonnet stay missing

rad lower panel corroding

rear tyres cracking 215/65R16C

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,528 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split and leaking (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front pads wearing low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear pads wearing low

bonnet stay missing

rad lower panel corroding

rear tyres cracking 215/65R16C

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

radiator lower panel corroded

rear 215/65R15C tyres cracking

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 154,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 148,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 148,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,720 miles

both headlamp patterns are a bit weak.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 136,468 miles

bonnect stay missing

both front suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover cracking

heavy corrosion front cross menber

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 4 Aug 2011 130,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,345 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 124,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,210 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper gaiter split

slight play in both rear shock absoreber bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2009 110,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod upper gaiter split

slight play in both rear shock absoreber bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,172 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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P276 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P276 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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P276 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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