MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassic (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ladder chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded inside and outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded inside and outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
underside corrosion including all suspension components
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear lens taped repair
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all/and axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under side corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s// f outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
[under body in rusty condition ]
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)
underbody has surface rust
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear by chassis (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear by chassis (6.1.B.2)
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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind shock absorber (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner sill (5.2.6)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower (2.4.G.2)
underbody has surface rust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust corroded/slight blow
n/s sill backing showing signs of corrosion
o/s outer sill /wheel arch showing signs of corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s outer sill + n/s front sill backing showing signs of corrosion
Front brake pads very low
O/S rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake pads very low
O/S rear wheel arch corroded
n/s front sill backing showing signs of corrosion
rear tyre treads low
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P947 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 P947 OET, 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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P947 OET is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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