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P556 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise battery insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage bottom boot split

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside front track rod end boot split

offside front anti roll bar linkage top boot split

offside front bottom ball joint boot perished

offside front track rod end boot is perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkage bottom boot split

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

nearside front track rod end boot split

offside front anti roll bar linkage top boot split

offside front bottom ball joint boot perished

offside front track rod end boot is perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2010 71,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2009 56,067 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,073 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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P556 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P556 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 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 P556 FTT registered?

P556 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P556 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 FTT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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