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W897 PRL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 PRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,963 miles

plastic over sills fitted

under engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 150,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

plastic over sills fitted

under engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 135,187 miles

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2015 135,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,507 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,087 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 113,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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W897 PRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,442 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 W897 PRL, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W897 PRL registered?

W897 PRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is W897 PRL safe to buy?

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