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P880 DFR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 DFR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,207 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s inner sill corroded not structural

o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not structural

Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s inner sill corroded not structural

o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not structural

Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills,, both front out riggers, both floor to sills, both front and rear inner wheel arches, both rear coil spring upper mounting points, o/s rear chassis leg and both rear quarters all corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring mount area corrosion present

coolant leak possible overflow pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2019 105,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective light smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring mount area corrosion present

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

coolant leak possible overflow pipe

Fail 29 May 2019 105,375 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps coming on with lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 102,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 97,814 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion sevreal areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 97,814 miles

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion sevreal areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,291 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2016 97,286 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,730 miles

Front crosmember under radiator is corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,730 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front crosmember under radiator is corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,725 miles

N/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,311 miles

The n/s outer sill is weak with corrosion.

The o/s outer sill is weak with corrosion.

The o/s rear inner wheel arch is becoming weak with corrosion .

Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

The n/s outer sill is weak with corrosion.

The o/s outer sill is weak with corrosion.

The o/s rear inner wheel arch is becoming weak with corrosion .

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,395 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,794 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,100 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,913 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 36,224 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

adevisorys attatched

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 DFR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 DFR, 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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P880 DFR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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