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P788 LSM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,990 mi
Last recorded77,990 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 LSM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,999 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake requires adjustment

offside rear light unit damaged (repaired with lense tape)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 58,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,193 miles

NO INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER LAMPS FITTED

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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P788 LSM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P788 LSM, 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 P788 LSM registered?

P788 LSM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P788 LSM safe to buy?

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