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P820 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,325 mi
Last recorded109,325 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 109,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

screen washer bottle insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

vehicle corroded underside

Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded but not near stress point

nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,903 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,606 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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P820 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P820 FTT, 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 P820 FTT registered?

P820 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P820 FTT safe to buy?

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