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P874 AHO

2008 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,994 mi
Last recorded146,994 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 146,994 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2021 146,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill has been welded

nsr sill has been welded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded ok at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 142,241 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill damaged and inner sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded ok at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 138,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper body slight corrosion

all over under body and pipes covered with black wax oil

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring components

excessive corrosion inner sills and rear cross member but not holed at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,271 miles

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

excessive corrosion rear floor but not holed at time

Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs are slightly rusty

rear of the vehicle cross member is quite rusty and has had a lot of welding repaires

Fail 19 Nov 2015 114,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front cross member rusted out and radiator is falling out (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs are quite rusty

gearbox oil cooler pipes rusty and leaking oil badly

n/s/r indicator is a little rusty

rear of the vehicles cross member is quite rusty and had a lot of welding repairs

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Corrosion on offside inner sill and chassis box section, out of the prescribed areas.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,264 miles

o/s outer sill rusted through

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,065 miles

Both sills corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both sills corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Gear box oil pipes corroded and leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 104,400 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,409 miles

inside of edge of front discs our very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,402 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front and rear cross member rusty

n/s/f inner sill rusty/ holed

o/s floor are rusty

o/s inner sill rusty

o/s/r inner wing rusty

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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P874 AHO is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Maroon 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 P874 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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P874 AHO is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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