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R188 OCD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

222,679 mi
Last recorded222,679 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 OCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 222,679 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2013 222,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2012 203,090 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 203,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 186,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight axle oil leak behind offside rear hub/backplate

Fail 27 May 2011 186,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight axle oil leak behind offside rear hub/backplate

Fail 13 May 2010 165,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2010 165,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 148,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake pads worn low

Fail 20 May 2009 148,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all brake pads worn low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread pattern

Pass 29 May 2008 128,285 miles

front fog light switch does not stay on

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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R188 OCD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R188 OCD, 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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R188 OCD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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