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R295 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,889 mi
Last recorded190,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 190,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside steering rack damp

Pass 28 Sep 2018 188,540 miles

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

steering rack damp, nearside

Pass 3 Oct 2017 182,350 miles

offside rear brake pads on limit

Fail 26 Sep 2017 182,241 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake pads on limit

Pass 3 Oct 2016 175,344 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 167,869 miles

STEERING RACK DAMP NEARSIDE

Fail 9 Oct 2015 167,826 miles

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)

COOLANT PIPES LEAKING

STEERING RACK DAMP NEARSIDE

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,025 miles

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

n/s/f/ and n/s/r/ tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 161,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f/ and n/s/r/ tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 153,933 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre near legal limit.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 141,832 miles

n/s/f/ tyre on limit outer edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 134,407 miles

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

slight wear o/s/f/ drop link.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 80,197 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,012 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 80,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VOD, 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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R295 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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