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P610 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,965 mi
Last recorded195,965 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 195,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

unable to test offside headlamp aim (check on retest)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 195,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/flexible joint section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

unable to test offside headlamp aim (check on retest)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 182,491 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

O.S.R Sill/ floor area corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 182,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

O.S.R Sill/ floor area corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 165,093 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 150,665 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,724 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,472 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 103,296 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 94,326 miles

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

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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P610 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P610 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 P610 FTT registered?

P610 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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