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P297 RND

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,942 mi
Last recorded171,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 160,591 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 150,481 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 150,360 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 137,071 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 133,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 133,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 130,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 130,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 127,653 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 127,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 123,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,000 miles

dampness around steering rack

nearside resr tyre perished and worn on edges

slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Dec 2007 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blow

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,477 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 89,999 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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P297 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 P297 RND, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P297 RND registered?

P297 RND is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is P297 RND safe to buy?

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