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P463 JMS

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,664 mi
Last recorded32,664 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 JMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,664 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,653 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,092 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 30,092 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,354 miles

0ffside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,354 miles

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

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

0ffside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,591 miles

both rear tyres nearing 1.6mm limit

Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,635 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGES

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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P463 JMS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P463 JMS, 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 P463 JMS registered?

P463 JMS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P463 JMS safe to buy?

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