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P834 SVX

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,376 mi
Last recorded236,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 SVX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 236,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 226,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 216,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 216,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Unable to complete emissions test due to broken flexi pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2012 205,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2012 205,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 192,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 175,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 175,168 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 154,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 132,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 112,578 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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P834 SVX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P834 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 P834 SVX registered?

P834 SVX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P834 SVX safe to buy?

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