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R336 LBX

1997 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 135,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 135,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 135,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 135,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 134,056 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 134,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,159 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 132,149 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,375 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 130,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,467 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 129,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 127,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracks evident on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 May 2013 126,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 119,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 118,950 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,377 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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R336 LBX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R336 LBX, 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 R336 LBX registered?

R336 LBX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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