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P401 RBK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,850 mi
Last recorded150,850 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 150,850 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Advised Front coil springs corroding nearside and offside inner sills corroded and holed.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 150,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassies corroded behind rear wheels

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear chassies corroded

front crossmember corroded

front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,517 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 133,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2013 133,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 125,696 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 122,694 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 117,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 117,037 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play from offside front drop link

surface corrosion both chassis

there is some corrosion on both the inner sills

Pass 23 Jun 2006 109,903 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre close to the limit

surface corrosion both inner sills

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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P401 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P401 RBK, 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 P401 RBK registered?

P401 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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