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Vehicle heavily undersealed all over
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front crossmember corroded
Nearside Rear sliding door cannot be opened fully ( fouling the tyre )
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))
underside rusty
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker top mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components suspension etc. showing heavy surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is 14 years old
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and crossmember corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing heavy surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker tops mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is 13 years old
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body cross member and cross member corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing heavy surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various welding patch repairs carried out to vehicle
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres showing deep age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both turrets near shocker top mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front both brake pipes covered in grease
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre 13 years old
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both crossmember corner panels holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle under-body showing lots of surface corrosion in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various welding repairs patches carried out to vehicle
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Sills & floor heavily undersealed
Brakes worn all round
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front & rear brake discs worn
Both front tyres worn low
Both outer sill areas showing signs of corrotion
Front brake discs worn
Spare tyre flat
Corroded coolant pipes
Corroded exhaust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Corroded coolant pipes
Corroded exhaust
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Airbag light on
Corrossion to nearside inner sill
Corrossion to nearside outter sill
Corrossion to offside inner sill
Corrossion to offside outter sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Airbag light on
Corrosion to nearside inner sill
Corrossion to nearside outter sill
Corrossion to offside inner sill
Corrossion to offside outter sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre side door not opening
front windscreen cracked outside off swept area
slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre side door not opening
front windscreen cracked outside off swept area
slight corrosion on n/s/f inner sill
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P205 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 P205 FTA, 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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P205 FTA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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