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P384 RNE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,621 mi
Last recorded165,621 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 165,621 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2016 165,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sills but not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 149,895 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 149,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,634 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sills

Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside & offside outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,692 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 119,691 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,911 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 116,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on exhaust sections

Fail 11 Feb 2011 116,888 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on exhaust sections

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 98,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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P384 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P384 RNE, 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 P384 RNE registered?

P384 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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