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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle freshly undersealed
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner wing not in area
offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded to excess not in area
vehicle presented with bed set up in rear
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside inner sill corroded not in area
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside centre of outer sill corroded not in area
Offside inner sill corroded not in area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside head lamp has a damaged mount but is secure
Offside Rear back up position lamp not working [in tailgate]
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
left hand horn button not working
rear fog lamp tell tale light on switch is wrong colour
vehicle presented with bed assembled in rear preventing rear seat belt check
Central Coolant leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside centre of outer sill corroded to excess not in area
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front indicator units loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts tow bar wiring melting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside centre of outer sill corroded to excess not in area
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front indicator units loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear light unit damaged but only showing correct colour light
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front indicators loose but not insecure
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
offside rear inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in area
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear light unit damaged but only showing correct colour light
Offside Rear light unit loose but not insecure
Offside Rear outer sill corroded to excess not in area
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front indicators loose but not insecure
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
offside rear inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Front indecator loose but not in secure
Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing
Offside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Steering pivot point has slight play u/j at pinion (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
roof warning lamp illuminated but roof is secured and closed
wind screen a bit smeery
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing lower belt stalks missing (5.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Front indecator loose but not in secure
Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing
Offside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area
Oil leak ()
Steering pivot point has slight play u/j at pinion (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
roof warning lamp illuminated but roof is secured and closed
wind screen a bit smeery
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
rear wheel archs becoming corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
centre body plastic shield loose one side
rear wheel archs becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
nearside rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area
spare tyre flat
vehicle presented with centre seats folded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
nearside rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area
spare tyre flat
vehicle presented with rear seats stowed
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small area of corrosion at rear of o/s inner sill, outside of prescribed areas.
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P975 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 P975 FTA, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P975 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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