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P505 VDL

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,074 mi
Last recorded167,074 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 VDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 167,074 miles

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

crack on windscreen but outside the swept area

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2016 167,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack on windscreen but outside the swept area

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2011 163,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 125,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 125,359 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 141,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 141,573 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 127,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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P505 VDL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P505 VDL, 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 P505 VDL registered?

P505 VDL is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is P505 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 VDL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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