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P601 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,015 mi
Last recorded137,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,937 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 128,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 115,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2013 106,653 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 106,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,467 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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P601 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P601 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 P601 FTT registered?

P601 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P601 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 FTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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