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R295 MSG

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

206,959 mi
Last recorded206,959 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 MSG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 206,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion and welded repairs to the underside.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 185,766 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 181,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 179,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches, both sides BORDERLINE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 161,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,158 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 152,157 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 149,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 145,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 144,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Imported Vehicle - Number plates not to U.K spec.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 144,159 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Imported Vehicle - Number plates not to U.K spec.

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Imported vehicle. Number plates not to U.K. spec

Fail 5 Jul 2018 139,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Imported vehicle. Number plates not to U.K. spec

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,592 miles

Imported Vehicle- Number plates not to UK spec

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

nearside sill corroded but not considered structural

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,797 miles

Imported Vehicle - Number plates not to U.K. spec.

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 99,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,917 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,082 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,915 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 MSG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MSG, 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 MSG registered?

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

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