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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front radiator support corroded
under vehicle undersealed
various places welded undersealed
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front radiator support corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
under vehicle undersealed
various places welded undersealed
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f top strut top rubber mount splitting
slight corrosion to rear chassis legs and rear panel
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sills and inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear arches slightly corroded
n/s middle of inner body sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area
n/s/f top strut top rubber mount splitting
slight corrosion to rear chassis legs and rear panel
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover cracking
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pump damp[
Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak heater hoses ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pump damp[
spare wheel loose
Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator not operational on socket (4.10 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
antiroll bar link ball joint gaiters split both sides on front
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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P145 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P145 KBC, 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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P145 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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