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P737 LRX

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,033 mi
Last recorded209,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 209,033 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front X member corroded

Front inner wings corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Ns sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Os sill corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 209,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front X member corroded

Front inner wings corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Ns sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Os sill corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 205,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front inner wings corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 199,894 miles

front chassis corroded

os sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 195,659 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 187,431 miles

os sill corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 187,431 miles

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

os sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 179,497 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 179,474 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 172,041 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

ns lower swivel dust cover split

slight play front anti-roll bar droplink ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 163,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns cv boot deteriorated

slight play front anti-roll bar links

Pass 23 Dec 2013 161,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,606 miles

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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P737 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P737 LRX, 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 P737 LRX registered?

P737 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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