MOT Status
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277,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Upper stop light several l e d not working
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))
Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected uj seized (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch and offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
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R261 ATR is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 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 R261 ATR, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R261 ATR registered?
R261 ATR is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R261 ATR safe to buy?
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