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P657 ACG

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,864 mi
Last recorded182,864 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 182,864 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 182,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 166,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 166,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 146,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 146,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 125,849 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 125,849 miles

Centre 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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P657 ACG is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 P657 ACG, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P657 ACG registered?

P657 ACG is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is P657 ACG safe to buy?

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