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P821 SVX

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,070 mi
Last recorded205,070 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 SVX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 205,070 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 205,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 187,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 187,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 170,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 152,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,588 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 113,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 97,184 miles

oil leak from engine

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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P821 SVX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P821 SVX, 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 P821 SVX registered?

P821 SVX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P821 SVX safe to buy?

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