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R212 HBA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,007 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 130,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,658 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 129,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 128,472 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 128,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel next to tow eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel next to tow eye (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,370 miles

front lower crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 125,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 122,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 108,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,691 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,480 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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R212 HBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R212 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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R212 HBA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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