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P881 KBC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,999 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,002 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SIll (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,998 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,999 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,999 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,999 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,999 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,301 miles

front and Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 116,083 miles

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

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

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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P881 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P881 KBC, 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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P881 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P881 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P881 KBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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