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P713 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,777 mi
Last recorded225,777 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 225,777 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 218,127 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

front rad support corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 204,316 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 204,312 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 194,809 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2018 194,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear wheels have a slight bind

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2017 182,357 miles

Rear all seats removed at time of test [rear]

adv rad support panel corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 182,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 0uter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

Offside Front rack boot twristed

Rear all seats removed at time of test [rear]

adv rad support panel corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 167,417 miles

osr brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 167,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 150,606 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 150,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,069 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 123,275 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2012 123,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 115,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advisr rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,990 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to windscreen

front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,837 miles

both trackrod dust covers split

Pass 30 Oct 2007

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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P713 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P713 FTT, 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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P713 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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