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R385 DWL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

271,717 mi
Last recorded271,717 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 DWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 271,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 251,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 250,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 250,722 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 246,491 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front + rear tyres different size

parking brake has little/reserve travel

Fail 3 Mar 2021 246,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has excessive corrosion just outside of 30cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2020 237,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

Offside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

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

different size tyre fitted front/rear axle

Fail 3 Feb 2020 237,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear axle seal slight leak

Offside Front Inner sill corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

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

different size tyre fitted front/rear axle

Fail 19 Mar 2019 237,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 233,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 233,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 228,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 228,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 227,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 226,254 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake pads look worn close to limit.

Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear wheels.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 226,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake pads look worn close to limit.

Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear wheels.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 218,643 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 218,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 205,235 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 205,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 189,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 189,587 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 175,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 159,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 144,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 124,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R385 DWL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R385 DWL, 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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R385 DWL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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