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P438 RNE

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,714 mi
Last recorded271,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 271,714 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 271,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 267,263 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 266,903 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 263,107 miles

Advise oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 256,795 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 256,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 246,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 236,873 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 236,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 227,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 213,433 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 197,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 197,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 181,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 145,471 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 145,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P438 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P438 RNE, 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 P438 RNE registered?

P438 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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