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P624 OET

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

339,497 mi
Last recorded339,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 339,497 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 339,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 334,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 334,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 314,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 314,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 278,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 278,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 262,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 237,296 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 237,281 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 209,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 182,864 miles

(1.1.7d)The rear Fog Lamp switch does not make it clear as to its intended function,and ideally requires a label to identify it as such.

(1.6B1.2)The Nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp aim is set at the upper horizontal limit of 0.5%

(1.6B1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam headlamp aim is set at the upper horizontal limit of 0.5%

(2.4G.3)The nearside and offside front suspension antiroll bar linkage rods ball pins are slightly worn and the dust cover is split

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearings

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are scored

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are scored

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.6)The offside rear seat belt anchorage point is manufactured from wood and may not comply with Type Approval Regulations.

(8.3.1e)The Phone Holder secured within the drivers view of the road should not be fitted,as indeed any items larger than 040mm diameter should not be secured to the windscreen

The odometer fitted within the instrument display is calibrated in kmh,and requires to be claibrated in mph for this Country,recommend the presenter to take advice from VOSA.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 182,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

(1.1.7d)The rear Fog Lamp switch does not make it clear as to its intended function,and ideally requires a label to identify it as such.

(1.6B1.2)The Nearside front driving dipped beam headlamp aim is set at the upper horizontal limit of 0.5%

(1.6B1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam headlamp aim is set at the upper horizontal limit of 0.5%

(2.4G.3)The nearside and offside front suspension antiroll bar linkage rods ball pins are slightly worn and the dust cover is split

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear forming within the bearings

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are scored

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are scored

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1B.6)The nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is manufactured from wood,and appears not to conform to the Type Approval Regulations.Recommend to contact VOSA and take professional advice?

(8.3.1e)The Phone Holder secured within the drivers view of the road should not be fitted,as indeed any items larger than 040mm diameter should not be secured to the windscreen

The odometer fitted within the instrument display is calibrated in kmh,and requires to be claibrated in mph for this Country,recommend the presenter to take advice from VOSA.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 118,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 117,782 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 99,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 99,581 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OET, 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 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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