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P740 UAF

2008 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

207,124 mi
Last recorded207,124 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 207,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 207,121 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 197,532 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 197,532 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 184,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 166,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 159,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,156 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,722 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 137,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 135,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 134,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,330 miles

Front discs worn

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs worn

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,616 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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P740 UAF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P740 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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P740 UAF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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