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P984 RBK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,724 mi
Last recorded161,724 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 161,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 152,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 143,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside body work damaged

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,106 miles

Child seat fitted rear most nearside seat

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch area damaged

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 137,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted rear most nearside seat

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside rear outer sill and wheel arch area damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 126,640 miles

Weak beam pattern nearside head light

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2010 114,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens slightly insecure

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

Wipers not clearing screen well

Fail 17 May 2010 114,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens slightly insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Wipers not clearing screen well

Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear halfshaft seals leaking

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2009 92,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear halfshaft seals leaking

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2008 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r axel seal leaking oil.

Fail 21 May 2008 71,820 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r axel seal leaking oil.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 53,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre cracked between tread

off side front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall cracked

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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P984 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P984 RBK, 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 P984 RBK registered?

P984 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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