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B3 BSB

1997 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,158 mi
Last recorded113,158 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BSB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,817 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,043 miles

Coolant leak water blowing out of header tank overflow ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 95,571 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 95,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt stalks missing from seat. seat also facing rear (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 90,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,625 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 86,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 82,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,231 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 62,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,657 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 56,126 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 51,032 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2007 51,032 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 47,626 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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B3 BSB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 B3 BSB, 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 B3 BSB registered?

B3 BSB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for B3 BSB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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