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P79 RCR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,836 mi
Last recorded192,836 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 192,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 192,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 192,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 192,057 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2024 106,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 189,854 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2022 188,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 164,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 156,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 142,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,739 miles

Centre stop lamp dim

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,216 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,670 miles

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,670 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,004 miles

Slight bind on both front wheels

Slight movement in rear passenger seat

Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,728 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,728 miles

Nearside Front 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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P79 RCR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P79 RCR, 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 P79 RCR registered?

P79 RCR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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