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P286 OET

2004 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 142,012 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front and inner , corrosion runs into none prescribed areas front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and inner , corrosion runs into none prescribed areas front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear bumper panel . front inner arches . none prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,571 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 126,345 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE HOLED IN SEVERAL PLACES BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA !!!

brake hoses deteriorating

chassis behind rear wheel very scabby

oil leaks

over all general corrosion

tow bar mounts to chassis rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose on axle (3.6.B.2c)

over all general corrosion

tow bar mounts to chassis rusty

oil leaks

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE HOLED IN SEVERAL PLACES BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA !!!

brake hoses deteriorating

chassis behind rear wheel very scabby

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front and rear anti roll bar links deteriorating

oil leaks

rear cross member very rusty

sub frames and suspension very rusty

underside very rusty!!

Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front and rear anti roll bar links deteriorating

oil leaks

rear cross member very rusty

sub frames and suspension very rusty

underside very rusty!!

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,642 miles

head lights faided

oil leak

play in antiroll bar link rear

underside very rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,642 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

head lights faided

oil leak

play in antiroll bar link rear

underside very rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,004 miles

ball joint rubbers splitting

general corrosion

n/s wishbone corroded and bushers deteriorating

water was low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,335 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

n/s/r lamp broken

wear in front anti roll bar links

Fail 26 Sep 2014 108,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

general corrosion

n/s/r lamp broken

wear in front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,542 miles

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion

rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Apr 2013 101,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

general corrosion

rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,460 miles

rear anti roll bar rubbers wearing

slight play in ball joints

wire loose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in ball joints

wire loose

rear anti roll bar rubbers wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,206 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s sill holed but not within seatbelt mount

play in both front and rear antiroll bar links

rear fog light wiring poorly rooted

rear tailpipe corroded

under side and suspension very rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 89,206 miles

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

exhaust rusty

n/s sill holed but not within seatbelt mount

play in both front and rear antiroll bar links

rear fog light wiring poorly rooted

rear tailpipe corroded

under side and suspension very rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,821 miles

front x member rusty

rear wiper split

surface rust on brake pipes

water level low

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,557 miles

battery weak

rear pads low,can not see lining

vehical presented with rear seats folded could not see rear most belts

Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery weak

rear pads low,can not see lining

vehical presented with rear seats folded could not see rear most belts

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,979 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 74,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Near side front brake disc pitted and worn †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,511 miles

Front brake inner faces corroded and worn †Borderline wear to rear tyres †Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles †Child seat fitted to off side rear belt

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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P286 OET is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 134,910 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 P286 OET, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P286 OET is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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