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P137 FTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,904 mi
Last recorded211,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 211,904 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Coolant level low

Corrosion to nearside outter body sill

Corrosion to offside front under sill

Corrosion to offside outter body sill

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 206,798 miles

Both Head Lamp Beam Images Poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner & Outer Sills Rusted

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 206,798 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both Head Lamp Beam Images Poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner & Outer Sills Rusted

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 195,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant leak heater hose bulkhead

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2012 180,755 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 163,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 148,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 143,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 136,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 121,637 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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P137 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P137 FTA, 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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What year was P137 FTA registered?

P137 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P137 FTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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