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P363 RND

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,259 mi
Last recorded132,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 132,259 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,554 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 114,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,792 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 92,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 83,439 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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P363 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P363 RND, 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 P363 RND registered?

P363 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P363 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 RND shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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