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P685 UAF

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

307,293 mi
Last recorded307,293 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 307,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in vehicle but not with in a prescribed area

covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2022 307,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in vehicle but not with in a prescribed area

covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2021 293,585 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 284,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion in offside outer and under sill. corrosion in offside and nearside rear wheel arch

covers and trays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

slight lift in offside front strut top.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 270,553 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2019 270,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 254,802 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition{rusty}

Fail 5 Mar 2018 254,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition{rusty}

Pass 8 Mar 2017 238,492 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 238,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear hub oil leak

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 218,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 218,418 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 193,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 193,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 178,477 miles

both rear tyres badly perished between treads

Fail 27 Jan 2014 178,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres badly perished between treads

Pass 14 Feb 2013 172,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 166,345 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 166,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 153,420 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge slightly.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 153,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 128,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 114,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,726 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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P685 UAF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P685 UAF, 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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P685 UAF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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