MOT Status
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150,580 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
vehicle underside heavily undersealed
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both complete inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside heavily waxoiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle covered in wax oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter to inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside complete outer sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear quarter to inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside complete outer sill corroded
both rear brake disc back plates corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear seat belts missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated/split/ front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear chassis and brackets to suspension arms
Nearside inner and outer sill
Offside Rear chassis and brackets to suspension arms
Offside inner and outer sill
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both inner sills corroded in several places
both rear bump stops missing and corroded
rear cross member corroded
suspension/steering items corroded
under vehicle and under wheel arches wax oiled
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both inner sills corroded in several places
both rear bump stops missing and corroded
rear cross member corroded
suspension/steering items corroded
under vehicle and under wheel arches wax oiled
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both inner sills and outer sills very thin and corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P217 VFA is a 1996 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 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 P217 VFA, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P217 VFA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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