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P695 AGR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

231,975 mi
Last recorded231,975 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2023 231,975 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 231,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 230,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 225,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 221,282 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 221,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 216,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 208,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 203,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 194,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2016 194,505 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2015 191,867 miles

play at n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2015 191,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

play at n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2014 184,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 179,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 179,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 169,866 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from both rear axle seals

Pass 2 Sep 2011 156,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 140,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P695 AGR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P695 AGR, 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 P695 AGR registered?

P695 AGR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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