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P880 AHO

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,788 mi
Last recorded160,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 160,788 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember holed and corroded under radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,077 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 150,069 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 126,075 miles

offside front disc pitted and lipped with rust

Fail 16 Jan 2014 126,075 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front disc pitted and lipped with rust

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 120,303 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 112,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,624 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 89,624 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P880 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P880 AHO, 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 P880 AHO registered?

P880 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P880 AHO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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