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R329 KAW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp slightly blurred

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,043 miles

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r fog light slightly discoloured

passenger rear seats have been removed at time of test.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 117,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r fog light slightly discoloured

passenger rear seats have been removed at time of test.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,386 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,397 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R329 KAW, 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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R329 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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