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R314 TAC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,283 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre looks like it has been run flat

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,041 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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R314 TAC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R314 TAC, 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 R314 TAC registered?

R314 TAC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is R314 TAC safe to buy?

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