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P298 RBK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,365 mi
Last recorded165,365 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 165,365 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear bumper corner insecure

Offside Front insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

back seats have been removed and seat belts not checked

both rear brakes binding

underside of vehicle and most suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 164,289 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 164,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 160,050 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 156,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 147,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 147,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 139,339 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advanced corrosion thoughout underside of vehicle .

Pass 30 Dec 2008 132,701 miles

ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Fail 30 Dec 2008 132,701 miles

ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 122,739 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f a/roll bar link rod has slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2007 110,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 110,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 100,032 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 100,026 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P298 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P298 RBK, 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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P298 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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