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P443 KBC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,047 mi
Last recorded154,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 154,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 154,036 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release storks not there (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,953 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 148,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,069 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 136,069 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sills (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arches (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,012 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 125,012 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,200 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2013 115,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2012 103,620 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 16 Nov 2012 103,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 25 Nov 2011 88,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,715 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,053 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,839 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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P443 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P443 KBC, 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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P443 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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