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P279 YHT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,622 mi
Last recorded151,622 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,622 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 151,601 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 142,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,249 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 133,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 122,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,101 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 101,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads look wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,952 miles

rear brake pads look wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,703 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 71,703 miles

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

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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P279 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P279 YHT, 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 P279 YHT registered?

P279 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P279 YHT safe to buy?

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