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P838 BFO

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 BFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 126,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,245 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear FORWARD FACING SEAT BELTS

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,735 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,846 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,444 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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P838 BFO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P838 BFO, 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 P838 BFO registered?

P838 BFO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P838 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 BFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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