MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
n/s & o/s inner & outer sills undersealed
oil leak
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
n/s & o/s inner & outer sills undersealed
oil leak
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion centre pillar holed at seatbelt anchorage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sil holed (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sil at step (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion to rear sil holed (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole at bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
rear seatbelts all seats folded down
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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P842 RNB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P842 RNB, 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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P842 RNB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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