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P964 LRD

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,533 mi
Last recorded100,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under side corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,501 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,409 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,383 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,813 miles

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

temp repair to exhaust.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,804 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,136 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,136 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 56,370 miles

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

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,370 miles

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,278 miles

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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P964 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P964 LRD, 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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What year was P964 LRD registered?

P964 LRD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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