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P577 LJM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front step / sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside centre sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside rear chassis behind axle beginning to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2017 12,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front step / sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside centre sill corroded outside prescribed area

offside rear chassis behind axle beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner sill grommet hole corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 12,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear inner sill grommet hole corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

Lower rear body panels beginning to corrode.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,355 miles

Lower rear body panels beginning to corrode.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,270 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,541 miles

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

Lower sills beginning to corrode.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,812 miles

End of offside wiper split.

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

Lower sills beginning to corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,071 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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P577 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P577 LJM, 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 P577 LJM registered?

P577 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P577 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P577 LJM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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