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H18 JOL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

256,396 mi
Last recorded256,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 JOL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 256,396 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 254,977 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2023 253,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 243,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 225,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 208,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 191,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 178,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 176,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 172,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 170,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 161,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 156,448 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 156,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 154,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 153,483 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 153,483 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 151,753 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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H18 JOL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H18 JOL, 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 H18 JOL registered?

H18 JOL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is H18 JOL safe to buy?

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