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R285 BCH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,341 mi
Last recorded70,341 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 BCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 170,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 162,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 162,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 154,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 148,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,917 miles

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

Fail 5 Apr 2019 106,917 miles

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

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,553 miles

All Tyres age cracked but not to cords.

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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R285 BCH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R285 BCH, 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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R285 BCH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R285 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 BCH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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