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R296 OHG

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

295,599 mi
Last recorded295,599 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 OHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 295,599 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced COMPLETE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR OF SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced COMPLETE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 286,866 miles

all erea underbody cover with paints

Fail 21 Feb 2025 286,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all erea underbody cover with paints

Pass 1 Jun 2022 286,502 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 282,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 276,330 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 276,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 258,601 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded will not affect brakes steering or suspension and not within 30cms of a load bearing member

Pass 3 Aug 2018 236,486 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 236,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 227,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 227,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 208,389 miles

Centre Front Oil leak Back of Engine onto Gearbox ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 208,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Oil leak Back of Engine onto Gearbox ()

Pass 14 May 2015 173,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 155,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyres bald on edges

Pass 23 May 2013 138,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 138,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,551 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 93,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 87,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 80,133 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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R296 OHG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R296 OHG, 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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R296 OHG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R296 OHG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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