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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))
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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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.
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))
Signs of corrosion on various underside areas.
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.
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
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
Slight wear front antiroll bar bushes.
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Slight wear front antiroll bar bushes.
Slight wear in front antiroll bar links.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight wear in front antiroll bar links.
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)
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)
headlight beam deflectors fitted
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
n/s front tyre wall perished
n/s/rear tyre outer wall perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system corroded
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
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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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