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R257 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,772 mi
Last recorded170,772 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 170,772 miles

Central stop light deteriorating + becoming dim.

Coolant leak ()

Front panel + cross member corroding.

Nearside + offside lower step / sill holed + corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 170,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central stop light deteriorating + becoming dim.

Coolant leak ()

Front panel + cross member corroding.

Nearside + offside lower step / sill holed + corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor.

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 164,296 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear inner sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 164,201 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Lower cross member corroding.

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

Nearside beamset pattern becoming poor/dim.

Nearside number plate light slightly dim.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriorating.

Offside Rear inner sill corroding.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 159,200 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriorating.

Offside Rear inner sill corroding.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 152,427 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 152,427 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,333 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 152,279 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 145,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 145,861 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 137,955 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 137,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 128,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 115,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 115,831 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine and transmission oil leaks

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted on outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2007 104,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 84,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R257 VOD, 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 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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