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R223 YYC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,456 mi
Last recorded105,456 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,456 miles

corrosion starting in both outer sills

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2025 105,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,286 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 101,625 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 May 2018 101,263 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,556 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,554 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,774 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,774 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,136 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,242 miles

keep an eye on all tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,145 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 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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