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95,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s/f outer sill corroded not in prescribed are
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
lights on separate switch
o/s rear shocker casing deteriorating
surface corrosion on all discs
All position lamps not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
o/s rear shocker casing deteriorating
surface corrosion on all discs
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Slight oil leak rear axle O/S seal
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
signs of leak from offside rear axle half shaft seal
under sills heavily under sealed
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
signs of leak from offside rear axle half shaft seal
under sills heavily under sealed
general signs of under body corrosion
heavy under sealing under vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill several paces (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill several places (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
general under body corrosion
offside rear shocker shroud corroded
slight leak offside rear axle half shaft seal
handbrake lever travel borderline excessive
inner face of front discs deteriorating
n/s and o/s iner sills corroding
n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber protective boots deteriorated
oil leak from o/s/r wheel/axle area
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake lever travel borderline excessive
inner face of front discs deteriorating
n/s and o/s iner sills corroding
n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber protective boots deteriorated
oil leak from o/s/r wheel/axle area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
heavy corrosion to non structural panels at rear and side advise repair or replace soon
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
heavy corrosion to non structural panels at rear and side advise repair or replace soon
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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P951 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 P951 VFA, 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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P951 VFA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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