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P707 PLY

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,862 mi
Last recorded179,862 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 PLY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 179,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 173,860 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 166,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 144,166 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 136,190 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 136,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 84,889 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 84,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PLY, 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 PLY registered?

P707 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P707 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 PLY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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