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P527 DUD

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 DUD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 140,828 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 140,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Offside rear fog light not working and broken. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 136,989 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,151 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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P527 DUD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P527 DUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P527 DUD registered?

P527 DUD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 9 February 1997.

Is P527 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 DUD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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