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P518 LRX

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,521 mi
Last recorded151,521 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 151,521 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel showing corrosion

Offside Outer sill panel showing corrosion

Offside area showing slight leak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,765 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2023 134,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear hubs have oil residue but not leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill corroded near seat belt mount but just outside 30cm

Fail 29 Sep 2017 115,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill corroded near seat belt mount but just outside 30cm

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,692 miles

N/S REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL NONE ON THE DISC

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

N/S REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL NONE ON THE DISC

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,024 miles

leak from nearside rear half shaft

Fail 19 Oct 2015 105,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2014 97,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear shaft seal appears to be leaking

oil leak

outer sills starting to get corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear half shaft leaking oil

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

n/s rear half shaft leaking oil

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Oct 2012 2,040 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes

front brake dics scored

n/s rear hub seal weaping

Fail 14 Oct 2012 81,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

front brake dics scored

n/s rear hub seal weaping

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,694 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,973 miles

O/S Rear seat belt latch cover slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 91,318 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

DAMAGE TO UNDERBODY (GROUND CLEARANCE)

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE AFTER MARKET AND VERY LOW

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

TOO LOW TO RBT

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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P518 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P518 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 P518 LRX registered?

P518 LRX is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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