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corrosion starting in both outer sills
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion starting in both outer sills
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated from leaking hub seal (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear parking brake performance lower than expected
Nearside Rear wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber not held securely (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear back plate damp with axle oil
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brakes binding
rear brakes binding
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brakes binding
rear brakes binding
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
keep an eye on all tyres
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 YYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc 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 R223 YYC, 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 YYC registered?
R223 YYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R223 YYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 YYC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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