MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
light misting of fuel/oil on the fuel pump
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front crossmember getting corroded
front crossmember getting corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil film over nearside steering rack gaiter. No hole found.
Rear fog light was loose, but re-fitted into rear bumper.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear anti roll bar inner and outer bushes worn
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P242 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P242 FTT, 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 P242 FTT registered?
P242 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P242 FTT safe to buy?
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