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P374 FWP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,681 mi
Last recorded175,681 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 175,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2025 175,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill in x2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2024 174,352 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 169,007 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under side sprayed with protective paint

Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 164,180 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded affecting beam image of both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 160,616 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 160,248 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On catalyst section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,874 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,651 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Flexible section of exhaust is starting to leak.

Fail 31 May 2019 144,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both not clearing sufficient area, suspect arms have swopped position. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Flexible section of exhaust is starting to leak.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,481 miles

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour & affect beam image clarity.

Some play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 5 May 2017 132,125 miles

Bonnet stay is missing.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Oil on engine.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 3 May 2017 132,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet stay is missing.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Oil on engine.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,164 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Oil dripping from engine, unable to see cause because of trays.

Rear brake pads look low.

Some play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver unusable as it is under fixed seat base (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver unusable as it is under fixed seat base (5.2.5a)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Oil dripping from engine, unable to see cause because of trays.

Rear brake pads look low.

Some play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 126,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,680 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,271 miles

front head lights low out put close to excesive

high hand brake travel / hand brake leaver slightly insecure side to side

poss puntures both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 114,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 104,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 98,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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P374 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol 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 P374 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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P374 FWP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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