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P757 LRX

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,569 mi
Last recorded178,569 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 178,569 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 178,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 178,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp faded in colour

Fail 30 Sep 2016 178,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp faded in colour

Pass 31 Oct 2015 174,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 174,307 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front fog lights inoperative

Horn weak

REVERSE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Fail 8 Oct 2015 174,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 169,577 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 169,575 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emission to clean

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 167,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 161,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted and worn

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Oct 2010 143,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 126,613 miles

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,799 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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P757 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P757 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P757 LRX registered?

P757 LRX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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