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P565 RNE

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,112 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front head light beam pattern barely visible

Nearside Front item blocking view to mirror

Nearside Rear light cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front head light beam pattern barely visible

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog light casing and lens damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2021 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,000 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 92,000 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged severely perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 191,724 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all front suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 191,719 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/radiator support excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion/pitting) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all front suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,571 miles

under body/suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body/suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,161 miles

beam image low

slight cracking to o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam image low

cracking to tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,808 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,713 miles

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

high level brake light not working

wooden floor fitted at rear

Fail 20 Jun 2011 90,701 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

high level brake light not working

wooden floor fitted at rear

Fail 21 Jun 2010 88,233 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

high level light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2010 88,233 miles

high level light not working

Pass 5 May 2009 86,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,354 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 83,354 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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P565 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P565 RNE, 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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P565 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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