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R173 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

281,717 mi
Last recorded281,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 281,717 miles

Central Rear Rear seat belt untested because of load

Fail 13 Jun 2019 281,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Iron brackets protruding (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Center of rear cross member weak and poor fiberglass repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion to n/s rear cross member rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Rear seat belt untested because of load

Pass 4 May 2018 278,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 278,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 273,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 273,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint + boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 272,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside + Offside front tyres worn away on inside edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 247,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 247,089 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 226,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 226,146 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 205,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 205,281 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both sills rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 177,555 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 135,544 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2009 130,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,820 miles

Battery insecure

brake fluid level low

not all LED brake lights working

Pass 2 May 2006 108,736 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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R173 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R173 VOD, 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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R173 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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