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P340 OHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,291 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 124,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,353 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 120,353 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,281 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 116,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,831 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 104,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,980 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 97,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,351 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 94,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 94,310 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P340 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P340 OHE, 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 P340 OHE registered?

P340 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P340 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 OHE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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