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KNZ 3978

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNZ 3978
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 158,529 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion

n/s sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 152,838 miles

body corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,828 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 114,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

front sub frame corroded

suspension component's corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have movement

suspension component's corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 109,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,284 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember hold and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,808 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 99,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 88,290 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 88,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 74,423 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,974 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 62,974 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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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KNZ 3978 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNZ 3978, 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 KNZ 3978 registered?

KNZ 3978 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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