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P366 UPW

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

339,664 mi
Last recorded339,664 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 339,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer sills/ front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 328,434 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 328,434 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 317,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 317,971 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 307,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 296,885 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `d` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 2 x small areas of corrosion to inner sill

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both rear floor corners ( non prescribed area )

repair to o/s and n/s sills requires attention (non structural ) patches coming away from sill lips

Fail 12 Oct 2021 296,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned unable to see from side due to panel damage (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ` d ` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 2 x small areas of corrosion to inner sill

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around suspension and spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around suspension and spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repair to n/s and o/s sills requires attention (non structural), patch coming away from sill lip

Pass 13 Oct 2020 283,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 283,865 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 272,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 272,867 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner and outer marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 260,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 253,958 miles

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2017 253,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2016 246,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 238,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 231,214 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 222,214 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 222,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 203,014 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 203,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 175,357 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 169,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 160,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 150,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 141,904 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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P366 UPW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P366 UPW, 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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P366 UPW is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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