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P187 VRE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 128,919 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 128,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 124,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,840 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,499 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,123 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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P187 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,495cc petrol 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 P187 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 P187 VRE registered?

P187 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P187 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 VRE 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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