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R310 GNB

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,000 mi
Last recorded180,000 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 GNB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 180,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 179,999 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 179,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 179,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 179,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2012 172,582 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Fail 4 May 2012 171,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 156,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 156,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 151,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,738 miles

slight play os & ns rear anti roll bar links.exhaust corroded.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 142,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play os & ns rear anti roll bar links.exhaust corroded.os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Pass 10 May 2008 131,941 miles

engine pan fitted front brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2007 121,567 miles

front sills damaged both sides

Pass 5 Apr 2006 115,579 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 115,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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R310 GNB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R310 GNB, 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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R310 GNB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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