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P517 SWC

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,963 mi
Last recorded116,963 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 SWC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc rusty on inside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc rusty on inside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 101,721 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc rusty on inside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc rusty on inside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,167 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,120 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 73,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 68,502 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2010 66,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,480 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P517 SWC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P517 SWC, 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 P517 SWC registered?

P517 SWC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is P517 SWC safe to buy?

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