MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides of front box section (below radiator) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill near B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill below seat/B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout. (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to underside outside of prescribed areas.
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tied up (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allover (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
Rear Corrosion Outside Prescribed Area
Rear Towbar Removed
Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed/Painted Throughout
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allover (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant Low
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Under sealed throughout
Brake pipes greased/undersealed over
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))
slight bind nearside front brake
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes coated in grease
Brake pipes to all 4 flexys, and across rear axle slightly corroded
N/s outer sill corroded and holed (outwith prescribed area)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres perrishing
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.
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P114 HBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P114 HBC, 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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P114 HBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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