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P84 UFM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 UFM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,112 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 95,954 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,877 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,865 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,201 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

batteray loose

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

batteray loose

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,638 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,959 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P84 UFM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P84 UFM, 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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P84 UFM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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