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P998 RBP

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

151,466 mi
Last recorded151,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 151,466 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens has slight damage

Nearside engine mount bracket has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 151,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lamp lens has slight damage

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

Nearside engine mount bracket has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxillary drive belt loose

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,190 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside engine mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside engine mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 7 Jul 2015 117,678 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside engine mounting bracket corroded

nearside front tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside front tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,188 miles

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

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

nearside engine mount bracket slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside engine mount bracket slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracks, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,002 miles

nearside engine mounting brackets corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside engine mounting brackets corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,034 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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P998 RBP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P998 RBP, 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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P998 RBP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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