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R211 HBA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Multi-colour Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,401 mi
Last recorded182,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 182,401 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 187,683 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 187,683 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged will not fit belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged will not fit belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 181,042 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 180,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 175,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 175,388 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheelarches and sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 164,761 miles

Nearside Front worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 158,488 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,488 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 153,075 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 153,075 miles

Front Subframe 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 151,381 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,381 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 149,121 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 148,987 miles

fuel tank damaged

o/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators

rear propshaft missing

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Mar 2013 148,987 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

fuel tank damaged

o/s & n/s/r tyres at wear indicators

rear propshaft missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Mar 2012 133,954 miles

n/s headlamp beam weak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,947 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s headlamp beam weak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 113,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,807 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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R211 HBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Multi-colour with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R211 HBA, 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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R211 HBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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