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BJZ 9990

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,258 mi
Last recorded162,258 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 9990
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 162,258 miles

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

offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 134,038 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake disc warped

Fail 5 Mar 2012 134,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake disc warped

Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 119,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 110,435 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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BJZ 9990 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 BJZ 9990, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 9990 registered?

BJZ 9990 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is BJZ 9990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 9990 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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