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P243 LMO

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 118,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front & rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

inner & outer sills corroded not in prescribed area at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded not sharp or jagged at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 113,316 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 113,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,101 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 100,101 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,396 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 81,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P243 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 P243 LMO, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P243 LMO registered?

P243 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is P243 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 LMO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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