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J66 SDS

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,881 mi
Last recorded161,881 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 SDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 161,881 miles

engine oil leak

engine water leak

rear arches corroding and scabby

Fail 26 Mar 2012 161,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak

engine water leak

rear arches corroding and scabby

Fail 5 Apr 2011 153,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 153,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 141,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 141,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 131,730 miles

3 aysemetric & 1 standard tyres fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 117,285 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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J66 SDS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J66 SDS, 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.

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What year was J66 SDS registered?

J66 SDS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is J66 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 SDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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