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P769 GHC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,900 mi
Last recorded135,900 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 135,900 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 135,900 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 124,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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P769 GHC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P769 GHC, 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 P769 GHC registered?

P769 GHC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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