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P290 LRX

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,196 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 69,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,009 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot loosing grease

all brake discs rusty and in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2018 67,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,939 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 64,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,376 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,378 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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P290 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P290 LRX, 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 P290 LRX registered?

P290 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P290 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 LRX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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