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P628 UAF

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,743 mi
Last recorded171,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 171,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer centre sill - corroded and holed - not in prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed - not in prescribed areas

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush slightly worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside central inner sill corroded and holed - not in prescribed area

Offside outer centre sill - corroded and holed - not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2018 157,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

tow bar is bent and has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2018 157,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering "x" member corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing strut top (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering "x" member corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

All suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tow bar is bent and has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2018 157,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering "x" member corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing strut top (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering "x" member corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

All suspension components have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tow bar is bent and has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 149,783 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

excessive corrosion o/s inner and outer sill

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 149,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

excessive corrosion o/s inner and outer sill

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 142,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

excessive corrosion front cross member

excessive corrosion inner and outer sills but not holed at time

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,907 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,907 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,419 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,652 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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P628 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P628 UAF, 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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P628 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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