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P456 YHT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

222,025 mi
Last recorded222,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 222,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side plus both sills rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2019 222,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side plus both sills rusty

Fail 28 Dec 2018 221,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 216,354 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 205,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 205,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 193,070 miles

exhaust flexi joint corroded

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2014 180,853 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 180,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 170,938 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 170,938 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 166,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 166,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 160,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 160,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 155,889 miles

both front wipers split slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 9 Nov 2009 150,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre very slight wear outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 150,184 miles

o/s/f tyre very slight wear outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 144,021 miles

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

advise a brake check

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,314 miles

child seats insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2007 137,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

child seats insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2006 131,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P456 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P456 YHT, 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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P456 YHT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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