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R132 DKY

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 130,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 122,241 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 122,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,791 miles

Both front shock absorber protection covers poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 113,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 25 Apr 2022 113,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop rubber missing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 108,871 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 104,405 miles

advise engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,684 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,102 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,724 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,724 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,764 miles

all tyres perrished, rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,764 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

all tyres perrished, rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 1 May 2014 47,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 47,732 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R132 DKY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 DKY, 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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R132 DKY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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