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C20 SEA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,276 mi
Last recorded244,276 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SEA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 244,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 244,276 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 242,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 242,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not welded at bottom edge (not attached) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch/support panelling, behind bumber, not contained within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 2 Mar 2023 241,395 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch/support paneling, behind bumber, not contained within a prescribed area

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear, inner wheel arch/support paneling (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 240,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 240,275 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 234,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 234,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill back/floor x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front slight power steering fluid leak/rack area

Front under steps corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear under arch weak/starting to corrode

Offside Rear under arch weak/starting to corrode

Rear chassis by bump stops starting to corrode

Rear outer sill ends weak/starting to corrode

Rear rear cross member behind bumper corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 218,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 200,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre required very soon (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s inner sill areas corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2017 187,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 175,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 162,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 150,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 150,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion to nearside rear crossmember

Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,723 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 129,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,579 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,198 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,718 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 139,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C20 SEA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C20 SEA, 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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C20 SEA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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