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P862 AHO

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,429 mi
Last recorded209,429 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 209,429 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 209,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 209,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 209,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 209,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 207,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 198,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 198,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 172,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 172,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sill (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 157,229 miles

Entire underside coated with rustproofing, including suspension areas and brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2020 154,260 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 154,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COATED ,SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Fail 6 Jun 2019 144,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP PATTERN POOR NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing NO REAR FOGLIGHT WORKING OR VISIBLE (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COATED ,SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY (1.1.11 (c))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 127,884 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 127,884 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 125,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 123,071 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 123,011 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 114,757 miles

mist of oil on steering rack

towbar brkt bolt missing

towbar electrics disconnected

Fail 12 May 2014 114,757 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mist of oil on steering rack

towbar brkt bolt missing

towbar electrics disconnected

Pass 5 Jun 2013 107,207 miles

heavily undersealed

o/s/r tyre has slice in sidewall

unable to fully inspect front and rear pads

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,899 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 104,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,401 miles

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

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

small cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 158,900 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 143,589 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak near/side end of rack

small splits inner wall near/side rear tyre but still o/k

Pass 1 May 2009 130,286 miles

front side lamps colour bluish & rear number plate lamps

Pass 24 Apr 2008 120,933 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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P862 AHO is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P862 AHO, 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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P862 AHO is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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