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K7 VDB

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,094 mi
Last recorded79,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VDB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in tread 215/65 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,391 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,294 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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K7 VDB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K7 VDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K7 VDB registered?

K7 VDB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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