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P483 LRX

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,537 mi
Last recorded171,537 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Rusted Through By Out Rigger

Fail 19 Mar 2024 171,532 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill by Rigger Rusted Through

Pass 23 Jun 2022 170,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 168,551 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 168,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens deteriorated (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaks from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 157,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 157,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 150,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 150,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 138,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 124,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 124,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,524 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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P483 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P483 LRX, 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 P483 LRX registered?

P483 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is P483 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 LRX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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