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R305 ENF

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,137 mi
Last recorded218,137 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 ENF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 218,137 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 213,979 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 213,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 211,360 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 206,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON Limit of Wear, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON Limit of Wear, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 203,942 miles

Slight fluctuation in front & rear braking effort. N/S/R antiroll link & saddle bush have slight play.

Slight seep at front suspension struts. O/S/R brake pads wearing thin. Slight corrosion rear arches, all coil springs, front/rear chassis legs, inner sills, front sub frame mounting points & suspension arms.

Fail 15 Mar 2022 203,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight fluctuation in front & rear braking effort. N/S/R antiroll link & saddle bush have slight play.

Slight seep at front suspension struts. O/S/R brake pads wearing thin. Slight corrosion rear arches, all coil springs, front/rear chassis legs, inner sills, front sub frame mounting points & suspension arms.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 193,142 miles

Signs of corrosion on various underside areas.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 193,142 miles

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. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion on various underside areas.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 181,230 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust rear flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2020 181,230 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust rear flexi section deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,789 miles

Slight wear front antiroll bar bushes.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 162,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight wear front antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,333 miles

Slight wear in front antiroll bar links.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear in front antiroll bar links.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,673 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working 3rd (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,024 miles

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 122,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,531 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,537 miles

n/s/rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall perished and o/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 109,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f tyre wall perished and o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 10 Mar 2010 102,840 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 102,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,289 miles

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

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

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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R305 ENF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R305 ENF, 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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R305 ENF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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