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P494 LRX

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 141,289 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 13 May 2022 136,930 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 131,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody,, inner and outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,086 miles

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

all chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,699 miles

all chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all chassis corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,579 miles

front cross member corroded

o/s tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads low

under body corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,093 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2017 117,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wiper split

Fail 23 Feb 2016 114,529 miles

Offside Front Wiper split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,918 miles

All front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake dics poor condition

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,651 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly pershed

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,753 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in the side walls

Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in the side walls

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,249 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 135,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 135,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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P494 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P494 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 P494 LRX registered?

P494 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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