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P241 AHO

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,649 mi
Last recorded166,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 166,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 156,427 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 152,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 145,670 miles

Both headlamp beam pattern poor

Both rear tyres split and perished and 3mm

Offside front tyre perished

Screw in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre badly split and cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2017 145,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamp beam pattern poor

Both rear tyres split and perished and 3mm

Offside front tyre perished

Screw in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre badly split and cracked

Fail 12 May 2017 145,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlight beam patterns poor

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside and nearside outer sills corroding, nearside inner sill corroding

Offside front tyre cracking and splitting

Offside rear tyre on 3mm, perished and has a screw in the tread

Rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 143,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2015 136,710 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Mar 2014 129,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive corrosion to n/s and o/s inner body not within any perscribed area nor effecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

o/s/r seat belt innerapporatly repaired

Fail 25 Feb 2014 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive corrosion to n/s and o/s inner body not within any perscribed area nor effecting the steering or braking of the vehicle

o/s/r seat belt innerapporatly repaired

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front inner door sill is corroded, but is not in any prescribed areas & is not considered excessive.

o/s front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit and age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 114,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 106,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,439 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,709 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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P241 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P241 AHO, 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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P241 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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