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P912 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,871 mi
Last recorded112,871 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 108,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 108,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 107,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded at flanges

general underside corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2021 107,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded at flanges

general underside corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AT FLANGES

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner wheel arches corroded but not considered a prescribed area or structural as it does not have an integral chassis

Fail 14 Jan 2019 97,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner wheel arches corroded but not considered a prescribed area or structural as it does not have an integral chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wear inner and outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wear inner and outer edge

wiper blades leave slight mist

Fail 28 Jun 2016 94,629 miles

wiper blades leave slight mist

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wear inner and outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wear inner and outer edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 210,164 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 209,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 190,957 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 190,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 171,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 171,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 147,101 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 126,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,430 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 101,430 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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P912 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P912 FTT, 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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P912 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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