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P862 GPA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,228 mi
Last recorded167,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 167,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 164,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 163,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 161,916 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 161,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 161,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 161,260 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 161,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 160,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 160,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 159,375 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 159,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 157,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 157,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 150,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 145,840 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,857 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 141,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 135,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,125 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 GPA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P862 GPA, 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 P862 GPA registered?

P862 GPA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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