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P143 VRE

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 153,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 153,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after flexi section x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,083 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 139,083 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,869 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 115,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,335 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 159,732 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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P143 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P143 VRE, 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 P143 VRE registered?

P143 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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