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R257 GJL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,934 mi
Last recorded166,934 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 166,934 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 166,934 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,673 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 165,673 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,303 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% NSF 284KG. OSF 384KG. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 VERY POOR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSF/OSF BRACKETS AND CROSS MEMBER CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear AXLE CORRODED.

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 VERY POOR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 162,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and centre inner sill rotted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rotted out,large hole in cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded springs x2 very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame /chassis and suspension very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake pads (outer)not visible

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery not fully secure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front side light slow to come on

Offside Rear fog light slow to come on

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 153,881 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 153,881 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 149,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 149,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

whole underside and components rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,872 miles

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,968 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cross member corrode under radiator

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,820 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,371 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 123,398 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 123,398 miles

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R257 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R257 GJL, 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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R257 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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