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R211 YTF

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,130 mi
Last recorded100,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 78,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,170 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 76,170 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,031 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2016 73,031 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear light lense damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,147 miles

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,394 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 9 May 2013 65,439 miles

sills and underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 62,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,708 miles

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

nearside & offside front discs pitted

nearside & offside front tyres & nearside rear tyre side walls cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak at front diff

Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside & offside front discs pitted

nearside & offside front tyres & nearside rear tyre side walls cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak at front diff

Pass 26 May 2010 59,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,069 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 54,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,153 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 46,981 miles

Nearside front axle seal leaking oil

Fail 20 May 2007 46,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside front axle oil leaks from seal to drivesharft

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

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 YTF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R211 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R211 YTF registered?

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

Is R211 YTF safe to buy?

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