MOT Status
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108,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding NS&OS (1.2.1 (f))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended osr and rear center buckles stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Loose but unlikely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Rear bumper not attached
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Leaking coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Loose but unlikely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Rear bumper not attached
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
high level brake light not working,but unable to tell if it is wiring is connected
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade slight split
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade slight split
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
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P165 FFP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P165 FFP, 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 P165 FFP registered?
P165 FFP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P165 FFP safe to buy?
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