MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear wheel arch to sill end corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front cross member corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
front crossmember corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
SRS WARNING LAMP ON
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Upper Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
SRS WARNING LAMP ON
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
air bag light on
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R271 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R271 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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What year was R271 GJL registered?
R271 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R271 GJL safe to buy?
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