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P78 GTA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,508 mi
Last recorded133,508 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,508 miles

under sill all over underside

Fail 21 Aug 2025 133,498 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under sill all over underside

Pass 29 Aug 2024 129,501 miles

All suspension components corroded, front and rear.

Front lower radiator support beam excessively corroded.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,790 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORROSION NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 24 Aug 2023 123,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORROSION NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,002 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components, (front and rear).

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 121,002 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components, (front and rear).

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 116,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 99,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 92,257 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 91,315 miles

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

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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P78 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P78 GTA, 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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What year was P78 GTA registered?

P78 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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