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R176 LHK

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,654 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,587 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sml oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,557 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 16 Oct 2015 115,557 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE REAR LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,320 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,755 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,154 miles

oil leak?

Fail 17 Oct 2012 102,152 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak?

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,969 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

knocking noise from offside front c.v. joint.

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,606 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front & rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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R176 LHK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R176 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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R176 LHK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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