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R329 JEJ

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 JEJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2018 139,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,133 miles

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

Offside Front Slight wear on outer edge of tyre

Pass 26 May 2016 128,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 122,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,528 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 101,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,119 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front offside front dust covers on anti roll bar links cracking

rear exhaust pipe to back box rusty

Pass 28 May 2010 89,480 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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R329 JEJ is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R329 JEJ, 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 R329 JEJ registered?

R329 JEJ is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R329 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R329 JEJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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