MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
both front cross-members and all suspension components corroded
both sills [inner and outer] and underside of vehicle body floor very corroded outside of prescribed areas
various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel-arches (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
both front cross-members and all suspension components corroded
both sills [inner and outer] and underside of vehicle body floor very corroded outside of prescribed areas
various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
both sills and underside of vehicle body floor / chassis corroded outside of prescribed areas
surface corrosion on all suspension components on underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
both sills and underside of vehicle body floor / chassis corroded outside of prescribed areas
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
surface corrosion on all suspension components on underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ns os rear tyres in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
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P478 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P478 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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P478 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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