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P639 LSR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 LSR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,159 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 134,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,687 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 116,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber deteriorated causing exhaust to hit rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,490 miles

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

battery trays held with cable ties plus poor wiring

bonnet stay missing

Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch below headlamp (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch below headlamp (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower inner and outer sill excessively corroded outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Lower sill corroded and damaged

Offside Front Upper shock absorber attachment area heavily corroded

Offside Rear Inner arch holed and corroded

batteries and battery trays held with cable ties

bonnet stay missing

oil leak at rear of engine and induction pipe

poor wiring to both batteries in engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,185 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 105,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,226 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres beginning to perish and crack

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,771 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,181 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,484 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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P639 LSR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P639 LSR, 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 P639 LSR registered?

P639 LSR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P639 LSR safe to buy?

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