MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion nearside rear wheel arch
Central Exhaust flexi section leaking exhaust gases
Nearside Front Inner Body sill previous welded repair patch poorly carried out, just legal.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 0.780, max is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Reading 0.720, max is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light and light output colour pink, not red, excessively reduced intensity (4.5.4 (a))
Central Exhaust flexi section leaking exhaust gases
Nearside Front Inner Body sill previous welded repair patch poorly carried out, just legal.
Rear Fog light switch telltale, on dash, not present, just switch red light.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits See print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section area ??? (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Poor previous repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight pink tint instead of steady red (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear 3rd row seats removed but seat belts still in place
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brakes corroded on inner faces + wear to pads
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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P249 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P249 VRE, 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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P249 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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