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P727 LJM

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 158,145 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 158,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,827 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill becoming corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar d-bushes becoming worn.

o/s battery clamp missing.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 143,788 miles

Battery clamp.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/f inner sill corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 143,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery clamp.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/f inner sill corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 134,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 134,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 127,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,645 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,178 miles

Please note there is a srew in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 62,988 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P727 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P727 LJM, 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 P727 LJM registered?

P727 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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