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P635 UAF

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

990,912 mi
Last recorded990,912 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 990,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 990,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 991,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 995,348 miles

chassis/underside has corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 990,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 996,912 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 996,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 996,857 miles

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

all underside components have corrossion

Fail 19 Oct 2016 996,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

all underside components have corrossion

Fail 15 Dec 2012 995,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 995,621 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 994,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 994,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 998,013 miles

slight smear to wiper blades

slight weap from nearside rear seal

Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,599 miles

Oil leak

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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P635 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P635 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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P635 UAF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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