MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres perished
emissions test just passed
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/r tyre pressure was low & flat spot on inner rim
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill-within 30cm of suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres perished
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
o/s/r tyre pressure was low & flat spot on inner rim
rear prop shaft rear u.j. badly worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
pin holes in exhaust system
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
pin holes in exhaust system
corrosion to brake discs
offside front bumper corner damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion to brake discs
offside front bumper corner damaged
surface corrosion around underbody areas
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to brake discs front and rear
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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R305 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJL, 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 R305 GJL registered?
R305 GJL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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