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P314 OKP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,463 mi
Last recorded216,463 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 OKP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 216,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has low tread on inner shoulder.

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 199,054 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 183,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill(holed)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 183,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor condition (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill(holed)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 170,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn/corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2014 170,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs worn/corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 154,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 154,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 149,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 149,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 122,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 120,094 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 120,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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P314 OKP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P314 OKP, 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 P314 OKP registered?

P314 OKP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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