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P658 AYG

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front radiator support corroded

Milage counter not working

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

slight exhaust leak front flexy

Fail 2 Apr 2026 220,000 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o s r arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n s f sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corrodied

exhaust flexi blowing

mileage meter not working

oil leak

product on head lights

radiator support rusted

under body rusted

Body panel slightly loose o s r arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

o s f wheel arch rusted and holed

Pass 18 Mar 2025 219,999 miles

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

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

front radiator support corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 219,999 miles

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

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2023 219,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 220,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 220,000 miles

Mileage(oddo) meter maybe not working.

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low, top up.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 220,000 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 220,000 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front sides - subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 219,999 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 219,999 miles

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

General corrosion

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 219,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 218,350 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Apr 2017 218,309 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 211,072 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 208,123 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 208,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 204,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 204,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 196,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 196,464 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 189,774 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 189,774 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 179,107 miles

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

emissions too low to print metre reading 0.62

Pass 9 Apr 2009 165,400 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 165,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 154,678 miles

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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P658 AYG is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P658 AYG, 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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P658 AYG is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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