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P989 EAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,352 mi
Last recorded182,352 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 182,352 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

undersealed in parts

Fail 3 Apr 2023 182,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 180,093 miles

steering rack damp

suspension components corroded

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

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

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side front,front x member,off side front,off side rear,near side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2022 180,093 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

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

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side front,front x member,off side front,off side rear,near side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

steering rack damp

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 175,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bioth front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front/off side front/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner and outer sills corroded

steering rack wet possible leak

Fail 25 Nov 2020

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on top of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bioth front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side front/off side front/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner and outer sills corroded

steering rack wet possible leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 169,895 miles

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

corrosion starting at osr chassis

excessive corrosion to os and ns sills and inner sills outside of any Prescribed area.

exhaust corroded.

front and rear x members corroded but not to excess

front flexi centre brackets coroded.

oil wetness at steering rack

os and ns front lower ball joint boots deteriorated.

os and ns rear suspension Prescribed area corroded but not to excess

os lower ball joint worn but not excessively.

osr bump stop corroded.

water leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,638 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf and nsf (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar inner mounting point. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion starting at osr chassis

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

excessive corrosion to os and ns sills and inner sills outside of any Prescribed area.

exhaust corroded.

front and rear x members corroded but not to excess

front flexi centre brackets coroded.

front pads worn

oil wetness at steering rack

os and ns front lower ball joint boots deteriorated.

os and ns rear suspension Prescribed area corroded but not to excess

os lower ball joint worn but not excessively.

osr bump stop corroded.

water leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 163,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 162,880 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 155,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 155,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,662 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 157,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 147,195 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front inner sill holed,but not within 12 inches

offside rear anti roll bar link has a slighty worn bush

Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,466 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 143,466 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 138,748 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 138,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 133,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 191,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 156,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 156,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P989 EAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P989 EAB, 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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P989 EAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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