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P437 GHC

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,124 mi
Last recorded122,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 122,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,112 miles

exhaust starting to leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 101,251 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 101,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,156 miles

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill outside of prescribed area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 92,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill outside of prescribed area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,900 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

water leak from water pipe feeding rear heater unit

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,814 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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P437 GHC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P437 GHC, 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 P437 GHC registered?

P437 GHC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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