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P775 VRF

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,874 mi
Last recorded199,874 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 VRF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 199,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 199,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 183,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 183,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine burning oil.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 168,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight exhaust leak at flex pipe.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 168,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight exhaust leak at flex pipe.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 156,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 145,119 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 145,119 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre brake light not working

front brake pads very low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,913 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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P775 VRF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P775 VRF, 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 P775 VRF registered?

P775 VRF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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