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P758 GEJ

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,062 mi
Last recorded191,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 GEJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 191,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear outer chassis corroded

rear arches repaired by tape

Fail 26 Jun 2012 191,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear outer chassis corroded

rear arches repaired by tape

Pass 16 Jun 2011 190,066 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 190,064 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 187,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 185,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 182,118 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion on nearside rear outer chassis

Pass 26 Jun 2007 179,345 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 174,996 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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P758 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P758 GEJ, 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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P758 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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