MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
non prescribed area corroded , outer sills , inner sills
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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