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P802 OET

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,162 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 125,525 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,226 miles

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

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,326 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,785 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 88,752 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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P802 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P802 OET, 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 P802 OET registered?

P802 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P802 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 OET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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