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P96 GTA

2008 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,838 mi
Last recorded89,838 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,838 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

steering rack has slight weep of oil

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,061 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind both (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear light damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,144 miles

damage to o/s+n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 89,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to o/s+n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,638 miles

cuts/damage to o/s+n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

o/s+n/s headlights deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,328 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to o/s/f inner tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint.

slight fluid weep around power steering pump.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,028 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 137,209 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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P96 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P96 GTA, 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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P96 GTA is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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