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R271 GJL

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,803 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,119 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,426 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,545 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 37,763 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,835 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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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.

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