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P455 FEP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,636 mi
Last recorded204,636 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 FEP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 204,636 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Front inner arches corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill holed 18 inches from seat and seat belt mount

inner and outer sills corroded,rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 204,636 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Front inner arches corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill holed 18 inches from seat and seat belt mount

inner and outer sills corroded,rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 195,425 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded all

front drop link rubbers worn

inner and outer sills corroded inner wheel arches corroded

plastic under trays fitted

rear chassis and floor corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 195,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded all

front drop link rubbers worn

inner and outer sills corroded inner wheel arches corroded

plastic under trays fitted

rear chassis and floor corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 184,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 173,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 161,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 161,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 153,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 144,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 134,640 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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P455 FEP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P455 FEP, 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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P455 FEP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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