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R223 CHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,603 mi
Last recorded214,603 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 214,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2024 214,570 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning excessively tight in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 203,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 197,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 197,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 192,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 192,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 189,638 miles

both front and near side rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 186,310 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 183,652 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished.

inside edge of front brake discs corroded.

slight wear in off side front anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 183,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,935 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 175,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 167,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front brake disc pitted and corroded on inside edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 167,043 miles

off side front brake disc pitted and corroded on inside edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 156,517 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 147,089 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)

front brake discs corroded on inside.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 147,089 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inside.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 137,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 115,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,616 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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R223 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R223 CHE, 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 R223 CHE registered?

R223 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R223 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 CHE shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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