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P949 FTT

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,651 mi
Last recorded219,651 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 219,651 miles

battery tray and o/s/f inner arch corroded

child seat fitted in row of seats directly behind driver

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to under body/chassis

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2018 219,556 miles

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

corrosion to o/s front inner wing/battery tray and rear wheel arch's

Fail 17 Dec 2018 219,556 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear section missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 213,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 213,696 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 213,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 209,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 207,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 204,771 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 204,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 190,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 178,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 116,218 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 116,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2011 148,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 131,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 131,511 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear fog light wiring vunerable to damage

Pass 13 May 2009 119,244 miles

nearside parking brake slower to operate than offside

signs of oil residue (slight) on nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,706 miles

Nearside rear hub oil seal has slight leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 102,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear hub oil seal has slight leak

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P949 FTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P949 FTT, 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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P949 FTT is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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