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T512 KDM

1997 Mazda Bongo

Gold Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,740 mi
Last recorded199,740 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 KDM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 199,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside inner sill corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 183,744 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorating, beam image a bit hazzy

offside rear inner sill going rusty

the catalytic converter looks like its been tampered with

Fail 4 Oct 2018 183,739 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine has a miss fire (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both headlamps deteriorating, beam image a bit hazzy

offside rear inner sill going rusty

the catalytic converter looks like its been tampered with

Pass 17 Oct 2017 174,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 163,829 miles

offside and nearside anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

offside and nearside front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorating

offside and nearside inner sills going rusty

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,750 miles

child seat fitted adult belt not fully tested

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front antiroll bar link rubber deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint rubber deteriorating

removed items from drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 145,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,197 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,993 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 135,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 124,210 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 124,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,799 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer walls

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,720 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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T512 KDM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Gold with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T512 KDM, 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 T512 KDM registered?

T512 KDM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is T512 KDM safe to buy?

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