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P707 GHC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,152 mi
Last recorded135,152 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs,also fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting missing/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body,chassis and both inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 135,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,also fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs,also fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mounting missing/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body,chassis and both inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,661 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

different size tyres front to rear

n/s rear bumpstop missing

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, LIMIT

Fail 30 Jul 2013 121,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

different size tyres front to rear

n/s rear bumpstop missing

o/s front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,872 miles

Head lamp beam images and out put poor, o/s and n/s

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,373 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 101,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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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P707 GHC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P707 GHC, 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 P707 GHC registered?

P707 GHC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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