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P105 YDS

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

271,388 mi
Last recorded271,388 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 YDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 271,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 270,830 miles

Front subframe corroded

Full underbody heavily undersealed

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 270,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2022 270,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (Marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner arch excessively corroded. (multiple holes. Marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed through to offside front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/endcap. (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross section holed. (Marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill has multiple holes (Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch/endcap holed (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 267,563 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner wings coroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside under sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2020 267,062 miles

under sills coroded and filler under sealed

Pass 30 May 2019 264,265 miles

Offside sill under vehicle badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in general (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 264,258 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front cross member offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside sill under vehicle badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine in general (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 261,906 miles

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

Offside sill under side corroding out with seat belt lower mounting prescribed area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 261,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside sill under side corroding out with seat belt lower mounting prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2016 257,599 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 13 Jun 2015 253,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 253,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 251,216 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 251,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 238,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 238,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 235,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

offside wiper split at ends

Fail 22 Oct 2012 234,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 27 Oct 2011 227,975 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

chassis legs corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre just on limit

rear antiroll bar bracket secures by welding

sills corroded inner and outer

Fail 26 Oct 2011 227,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills corroded inner and outer

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes surface corrosion

chassis legs corroded

coil springs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre just on limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 210,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 21,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE FUEL CAP

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 181,755 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 181,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ADVISE HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NOT TO CORD.

ASVISE OFFSIDE REAR REVERSE LIGHT LENNS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 158,761 miles

hand brake lever is slightly high

Fail 2 Sep 2008 158,761 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake lever is slightly high

Pass 4 Sep 2007 107,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 68,066 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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P105 YDS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P105 YDS, 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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P105 YDS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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