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P679 RNE

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,866 mi
Last recorded209,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 209,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 209,252 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 209,252 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to step and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member both sides at ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 205,430 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 205,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 195,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 184,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 173,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 157,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 156,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 151,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 143,859 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 130,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 125,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 125,965 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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P679 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P679 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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P679 RNE is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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