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P997 EAB

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,507 mi
Last recorded254,507 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 254,507 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills area. Ends of cill inner arch corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion at crossmember fixing section. not holed. advise repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pair D clamp rubber bushes poor fit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle dirty. areas of inspection will need cleaning if same, next time presented.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 254,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipes/hoses. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills area. Ends of cill inner arch corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion at crossmember fixing section. not holed. advise repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pair D clamp rubber bushes poor fit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle dirty. areas of inspection will need cleaning if same, next time presented.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 238,857 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 238,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing bracket and D bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 225,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 225,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Bolt missing (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed and coroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 208,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 194,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 181,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 181,547 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 167,518 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 167,518 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 158,337 miles

Nearside FRONT fog lamp inop

Pass 21 Jan 2010 147,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper end split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 141,256 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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P997 EAB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P997 EAB, 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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P997 EAB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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