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P698 KBC

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,790 mi
Last recorded149,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 149,790 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 149,783 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 149,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,614 miles

slight oil leak

wheel arches slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

sills appear to have been repaired

Fail 25 May 2017 114,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch x2 places (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 places (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch x2 places (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top mount (2.4.A.3)

heavy transmission fluid leak

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 11 May 2016 113,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,362 miles

Age cracking in both rear tyre tread.

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,583 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,610 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 101,610 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,089 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 97,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake discs heavy corrosion on inner surfaces.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,414 miles

front +rear discs coording

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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P698 KBC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P698 KBC, 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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P698 KBC is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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