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P953 GPA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,621 mi
Last recorded228,621 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 GPA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 228,621 miles

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

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

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

All Underbody showing signs of corrosion

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

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 222,552 miles

Front cross member showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 214,643 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 214,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 209,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 203,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 195,671 miles

non prescribed area corroded , outer sills , inner sills

Fail 31 May 2016 195,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

non prescribed area corroded , outer sills , inner sills

Pass 28 May 2015 183,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 163,588 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 163,588 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front under step corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 157,699 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R INNER WING

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WING

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2012 157,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R INNER WING

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER WING

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 151,074 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wing. N/s/f tyre wearing outer edge. Slight blow to rear exhaust and temp.repair.

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 151,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R INNER WING

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

POOR REPAIR TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 139,722 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 139,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,156 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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P953 GPA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P953 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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P953 GPA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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