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P398 CRN

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,283 mi
Last recorded121,283 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

front chassis legs corroded

underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,511 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake wet suspect rear axle half shaft seal leak

Nearside rear valance corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tow bar mounting area corroded

Underside vehicle painted/under sealed unable to fully inspect corrosion or previous welding repairs

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,789 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2018 111,665 miles

Both OS and NS sills corroded

Both inner wings corroded

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop inop

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

Front cross member corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 111,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both OS and NS sills corroded

Both inner wings corroded

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop inop

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

Front cross member corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 109,468 miles

front and rear registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

Fail 10 May 2017 109,456 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside ear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front and rear registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 May 2016 104,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,012 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,269 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,603 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 90,588 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,638 miles

only one seat fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,598 miles

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

only one seat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,562 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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P398 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P398 CRN, 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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P398 CRN is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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