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P990 AYJ

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,506 mi
Last recorded170,506 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 AYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 170,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 161,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 158,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 154,398 miles

both front,top wishbone bushes slightly warn and perished

o/s/r sill slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 149,667 miles

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 8 May 2013 149,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 19 Apr 2012 146,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 144,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 141,933 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 141,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaking from front oil cooler

Pass 24 Feb 2009 137,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 137,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 127,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 127,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 118,737 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 118,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P990 AYJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 P990 AYJ, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P990 AYJ registered?

P990 AYJ is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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