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R295 ABT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,195 mi
Last recorded160,195 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 ABT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 160,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 156,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,558 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 134,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,291 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 126,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front drop links have slight play

slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,982 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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R295 ABT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R295 ABT, 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 R295 ABT registered?

R295 ABT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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