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P308 LJM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2015 139,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside corroding in most areas

Pass 29 May 2014 134,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 132,932 miles

o/s and n/s fornt inner sills corroded and holed not in perscribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in perscribed area

Fail 29 May 2013 132,932 miles

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

o/s and n/s fornt inner sills corroded and holed not in perscribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in perscribed area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,910 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside steering rack boot loose

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 128,887 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside steering rack boot loose

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,374 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2010 121,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,445 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,112 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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P308 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P308 LJM, 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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P308 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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