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P695 BUA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,882 mi
Last recorded228,882 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 BUA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,049cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 228,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 193,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 180,345 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 180,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 165,009 miles

footbrake travel getting long

front pads worn

n/s/rear stop light flickered when tapped lightly

Pass 20 Apr 2010 148,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 148,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 122,923 miles

unable to check oil temp. no access to dip stick

Fail 24 Apr 2009 122,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to check oil temp. no access to dip stick

Pass 9 May 2008 96,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 72,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 72,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 BUA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,049cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

P695 BUA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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