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P957 SSK

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 SSK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,482 miles

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

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

Offside sill some corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2021 75,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside sill some corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,681 miles

Nearside sill some corrosoin

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside sill some corrosoin

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill some corrosoin

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill holed at front inner

Offside sill some corrosoin

underside some corrosoin

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,440 miles

Brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrulles greased

Offside rear bumper mount corroded

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,416 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrulles corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front sill holed with corrosion

Rear crossmember holed with corrosion

Underside of vehicle including chassis and suspension componets corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 52,844 miles

all brake discs corroded.

all brake pipes and brake hose ferrules have a coating of grease

offside and nearside front tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmember holed with corrosion.outwith any prescribed area,

Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front crossmember holed with corrosion.outwith any prescribed area,

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,380 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 344,479 miles

front wipers split

osr floor (heater unit) corroded

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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P957 SSK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P957 SSK, 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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P957 SSK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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