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P359 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,640 mi
Last recorded147,640 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,640 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 147,640 miles

Central Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Inner sill holed (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust box broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Outer sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,893 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 138,893 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,436 miles

advise chips on screen

Fail 7 Apr 2015 128,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise chips on screen

corrosion on rear panels and inner sills and front arch areas

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,821 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise images

corrsoion on sill area n/s/r , and under arch areas fronts

rear uttermost seats not fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrsoion on sill area n/s/r , and under arch areas fronts

rear uttermost seats not fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nr rear uttermost seats fitted

rear no plate slightly detirorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 96,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

flakey corrosion on underside

nr rear uttermost seats fitted

rear floor area covered with carpet

rear no plate slightly detirorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,843 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,207 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,383 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,383 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,733 miles

Offside Front 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 Nov 2006 55,775 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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P359 FTT 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 61.1%.

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 P359 FTT, 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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P359 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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