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175,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
welded patches and heavy underseal to all underside
Offside Front wing/panel corroded not in area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wing/panel corroded not in area
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion in n/s/f inner sill not in area
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion in n/s/f inner sill not in area
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate
nearside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area
second battery held down with zip tyes
Rear fog lamp insecure hanging on wires (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear tyre valve starting to deteriorate
nearside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area
second battery held down with zip tyes
Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on outer edge
Offside Rear valve stem becoming deteriorated
battery two held with zip tye but is secure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both sides (6.2.A.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross panel (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on outer edge
Offside Rear valve stem becoming deteriorated
battery two held with zip tye but is secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front inner sill corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
rear inner quarters corroding
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre 2mm worn on outer edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre 2mm worn on outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
wear in anti roll bar bushes and links
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
wear in anti roll bar bushes and links
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M197 ELD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 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 M197 ELD, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M197 ELD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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