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P642 LJM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 157,344 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 157,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 154,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 154,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 147,949 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 147,949 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 142,082 miles

needs fan belt baly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 136,932 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 20 May 2009 123,726 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 113,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 101,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,359 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 93,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P642 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P642 LJM, 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 P642 LJM registered?

P642 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P642 LJM safe to buy?

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