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P845 CFH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,309 mi
Last recorded244,309 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 CFH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 244,309 miles

rear panel still needs to be welded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 243,903 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2016 232,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 232,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 222,620 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 222,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 200,753 miles

Engine cooling system will need flushing.

Engine oil leaking.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses have become cloudy.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade is short meaning not operating over a wide enough area to give adequate view of the road.

Spare tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Under vehicle surface corrosion on various places.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 200,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cooling system will need flushing.

Engine oil leaking.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside and offside headlamp lenses have become cloudy.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade is short meaning not operating over a wide enough area to give adequate view of the road.

Spare tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Under vehicle surface corrosion on various places.

VEHICLE FULLY LOADED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT PASSENGER SEATBELTS.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 190,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 175,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 161,300 miles

handbrake lever on maximum reserve travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration on inside wall

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 154,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front steering gaiter is covered with black tape can not be viewed

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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P845 CFH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P845 CFH, 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 P845 CFH registered?

P845 CFH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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