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P842 RNB

1997 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,361 mi
Last recorded226,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 RNB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 226,361 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 226,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 226,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 213,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 213,011 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 197,804 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 197,802 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 188,167 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 188,157 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 174,156 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 174,156 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 161,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 161,827 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 127,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 126,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 120,783 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 120,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 112,644 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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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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