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209,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake backing plates corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
body corrosion
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front brake backing plates corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
body corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
body corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel grating noise
engine undertray damaged
parking lever has little reserve travel
steering wheel worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel grating noise nothing visible
engine undertray damaged
parking lever has little reserve travel
steering wheel worn
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced surrounding panelling to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both outer sills & under sills have extensive welding
Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
underside corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components corroded
chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Coolant leak by diesel filter ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside corrosion at centre of o/s inner sill.
front discs deteriorated
rear exhaust box deteriorated .and blowing slightly
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside corrosion at centre of o/s inner sill.
front discs deteriorated
rear exhaust box deteriorated .and blowing slightly
Centre stop lamp not working, possably disconnected
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bumper insecure
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hole in nearside inner sill ( no prescribed area )
hole in nearside outer sill no prescribed area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hole in nearside inner sill ( no prescribed area )
hole in nearside outer sill no prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
all brake discs corroded,and front brakes have slight imbalance
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BELOW 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE BUT GROOVES ON EDGES OF TYRE ARE NOT CUT AS DEEP AS MAIN GROOVES WHICH CONTAIN WEAR INDICATORS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear brake discs corroded/scored
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
all brake discs scored and pitted
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake discs scored and pitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both front brake disc/s are becoming worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R170 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 R170 NUF, 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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R170 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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