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P140 GTA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 139,452 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

front drive shafts disconected

Fail 8 Sep 2011 139,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

front drive shafts disconected

Pass 6 Sep 2010 127,289 miles

corrosion offside underbody

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,384 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,221 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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P140 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P140 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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What year was P140 GTA registered?

P140 GTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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