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P391 HRM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

251,938 mi
Last recorded251,938 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 HRM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 251,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 248,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 243,632 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 238,529 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 238,529 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 12 May 2015 233,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 233,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 233,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 233,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 226,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 222,591 miles

N/S Sill is holed but not within 12 inches of a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pipes are slightly corrided

Pass 11 May 2010 214,228 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 208,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 199,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 182,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 172,011 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 172,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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P391 HRM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P391 HRM, 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 P391 HRM registered?

P391 HRM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P391 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 HRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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