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P711 JMS

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 JMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded towbar (6.1.6 (a))

o/s/ r chassis corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,420 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 100,420 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at o/s rear top shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear most outer/ inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,202 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,224 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,512 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded & holed on edge

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Radiator cross member corroded & holed

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded & holed on edge

Offside Front Direction indicator lens held in with tape

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,758 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 77,758 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,052 miles

leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,052 miles

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

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

leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,222 miles

Front brakes noisey.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,222 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,239 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,239 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake pads worn low

jump cables attatched under bonnet-possible fire risk

power inverter secured under bonnet-possiblity of fire risk

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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P711 JMS is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P711 JMS, 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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P711 JMS is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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