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P497 FTT

2007 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,489 mi
Last recorded135,489 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo134,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,489 miles

Nearside Outer sills surface corrosion

Offside mirror head damaged

Offside outer sill surface corrosion

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 135,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded at holed just above the steering rack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sills surface corrosion

Offside mirror head damaged

Offside outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON AXLE FROM FLEXY PIPE TO CALIPER BADLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,889 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED [HOLED] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREA BADLY CORRODED [HOLED] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ON AXLE FROM FLEXY PIPE TO CALIPER BADLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,423 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts ( loaded )

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,282 miles

no centre row of seats at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch /chassis area (2.4.A.3)

no centre row of seats at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,330 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 108,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 108,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,533 miles

Exhaust corroded at hangers , flanges , joints

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle hub seal damp

Fail 4 Jun 2015 106,533 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded at hangers , flanges , joints

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle hub seal damp

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 92,490 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,362 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 83,362 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 May 2011 78,734 miles

wipers worn slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2007 47,020 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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P497 FTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 134,152 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 P497 FTT, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P497 FTT is a 2007 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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