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P513 HAY

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,562 mi
Last recorded151,562 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 HAY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 151,562 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

slightly low effort n/s/r h/brake

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 143,877 miles

rear and o/s/f tyres low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,877 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear and o/s/f tyres low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 143,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front shock piston boots in poor condition.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

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

Rear seats not in use so rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 137,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 128,139 miles

h/brake slightly high

pads look low

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Sep 2006 128,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

h/brake slightly high

pads look low

slight play in front anti roll bar links

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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P513 HAY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P513 HAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P513 HAY registered?

P513 HAY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P513 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 HAY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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