MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear disc rusty
Offside Rear disc rusty
radiator support rusty
rear brake pipes rusty on rear diff
under side heavily under sealed
under tray fitted to front
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
metal brake pipes rusted
o/s/r tyre perished in tread
outter sills ,front radiator lower support panel all badly rusted
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
outter door sills and front lower radiator crossmember rusted
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
outter door sills and front lower radiator crossmember rusted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s rear brake disc rusty
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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R197 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 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 R197 YTF, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R197 YTF registered?
R197 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R197 YTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 YTF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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