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P192 HBC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,860 mi
Last recorded164,860 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 164,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/chassi leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Feb 2020 161,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 157,366 miles

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2018 155,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,748 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 148,642 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

Fail 9 Feb 2016 148,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

Pass 17 Feb 2015 140,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 140,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,859 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 127,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,563 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,404 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 116,770 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 116,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,660 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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P192 HBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P192 HBC, 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 P192 HBC registered?

P192 HBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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