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P344 FWP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

250,284 mi
Last recorded250,284 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 FWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 250,284 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 250,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 249,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 249,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 244,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 237,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 237,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 232,734 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 232,734 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 230,591 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 228,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 219,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 209,355 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 199,530 miles

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

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

sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 199,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2010 184,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 184,792 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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P344 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P344 FWP, 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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P344 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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