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P644 AYG

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,990 mi
Last recorded127,990 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/holed.

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

batteries could be better secured.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded/holed.

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

batteries could be better secured.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,827 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,827 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside battery loose

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,722 miles

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

front crosser corroded and holed

front tyres wearing on edge

nearside rear wheel arch soft

offside rear body outrigger corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 115,154 miles

front crosser corroded and holed

rear brake disks scored

tow bar wires loose but not insicure

Fail 18 Feb 2014 115,154 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

front brake disks pitted

front crosser corroded and holed

rear brake disks scored

tow bar wires loose but not insicure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,140 miles

Oil leak

front rad crosser holed and corroded

offside rear tyre soft

rear brake disks in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2013 11,140 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

coolant level excess low

front rad crosser holed and corroded

offside rear tyre soft

rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,388 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2012 105,388 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,447 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,448 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 86,825 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,673 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,672 miles

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

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

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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P644 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 P644 AYG, 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 P644 AYG registered?

P644 AYG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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