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R304 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,592 mi
Last recorded238,592 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 238,592 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 232,788 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 225,665 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 225,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 211,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 193,332 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)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 20 Dec 2010 176,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 175,373 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 142,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 112,733 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 112,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low....

Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,221 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 98,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

baby seats fitted in rear seats....

Pass 25 Nov 2006 78,890 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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R304 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R304 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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What year was R304 VOD registered?

R304 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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