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R149 LHK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,367 mi
Last recorded56,367 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 56,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,859 miles

emissions co on max limit

Fail 25 Aug 2021 48,820 miles

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

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

emissions co on max limit

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,316 miles

co close too max limit

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,421 miles

nearside rear tyre has tread surface cracking

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,150 miles

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

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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R149 LHK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R149 LHK, 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 R149 LHK registered?

R149 LHK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R149 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 LHK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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