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R285 PEL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

163,261 mi
Last recorded163,261 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 163,261 miles

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2026 163,261 miles

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

corrosion offside inner and outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2024 162,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 162,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 158,132 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 158,132 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 156,061 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 155,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,838 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking on treads

Fail 3 Jul 2020 151,838 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking on treads

Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 144,812 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 139,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 137,859 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 130,223 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,845 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 105,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,391 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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R285 PEL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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