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P990 PYC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,235 mi
Last recorded168,235 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 PYC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 168,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonded deteriorated but can funtion

rear parking brake imbalance

Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,687 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front and rear upper and lower (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,908 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 141,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 135,001 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 135,001 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 130,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,169 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P990 PYC, 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 P990 PYC registered?

P990 PYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P990 PYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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