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P212 OHL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 134,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 117,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P212 OHL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 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 P212 OHL, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P212 OHL registered?

P212 OHL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is P212 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 OHL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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