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P624 AYG

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,416 mi
Last recorded217,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 217,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint to rear all four (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated & exhuast rear joints covered in paste

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 217,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint to rear all four (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated & exhuast rear joints covered in paste

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 202,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 202,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 186,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 170,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 159,081 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 144,000 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 10 Jun 2011 144,000 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 5 May 2010 129,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 115,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 104,678 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear tyres on legal limit

slight judder at front brakes

wipers smearing

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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P624 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P624 AYG, 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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P624 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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