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P599 PKE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,266 mi
Last recorded104,266 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 PKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,266 miles

Nearside Front pads getting to wear limit o/s,n/s. nearside brake disc slighty scored on inner surface

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,266 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner /outer sils (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside ,next to tow bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner outer sils (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp slighty misty inside unit

Rear suspension rusty/also road springs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,395 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 81,690 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blue smoke

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,780 miles

front anti roll-bar bushes and links slight play

front cross member requires new lower cover panel (corroded)

rear anti roll-bar bushes and links slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,859 miles

Exhaust tatty in places. Left horn button not working. Front number plate cracked.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked, but still legible

left hand horn button on steering wheel inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front number plate.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise front number plate.

advise hand brake travel.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,883 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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P599 PKE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P599 PKE, 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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P599 PKE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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