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P501 OHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 147,555 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 146,599 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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P501 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P501 OHE, 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 P501 OHE registered?

P501 OHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 OHE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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