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P135 GTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,236 mi
Last recorded187,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 187,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 187,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 184,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion in places

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 184,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective pin not located in castle nut slots in track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis has slight corrosion in places

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 174,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 167,556 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 167,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 160,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 149,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,185 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 138,185 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 221,627 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 207,264 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 207,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 194,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Sep 2011 184,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 170,368 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 156,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 156,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 139,373 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 139,316 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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P135 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P135 GTA, 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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P135 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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