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P696 RBP

2008 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,329 mi
Last recorded208,329 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 208,329 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow on both rear joins

general surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 8 Dec 2025 208,329 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust blow on both rear joins

general surface corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 9 Dec 2024 194,031 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded (very strong advise)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads starting to get low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coolant leak for rear heater box ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2024 186,783 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 181,870 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside has corrosion in various places but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,586 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Offside rear chassis rail bump stop corroded

Underside had corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2020 172,043 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail bump stop corroded

vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Fail 5 Aug 2020 172,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail bump stop corroded

vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Pass 16 Aug 2019 165,905 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Fail 8 Aug 2019 165,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

Pass 31 Aug 2018 159,448 miles

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 159,448 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel/cross-member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 151,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 143,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 137,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 137,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 130,648 miles

exhaust flexipipe damaged

osr tyre starting to perish

tyre size differ on front to rear

Fail 21 May 2014 130,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexipipe damaged

osr tyre starting to perish

tyre size differ on front to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,656 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s rear bump stop is missing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,656 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear bump stop is missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 40,673 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P696 RBP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol 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 P696 RBP, 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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P696 RBP is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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