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R407 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,118 mi
Last recorded124,118 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 124,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,859 miles

Advise 2 LEDs not working in high level brake light

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,650 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 89,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion offside & nearside centre sills to lower door pillers more than 30 cm from suspension / seat belt mounts sharp edges taped over.

slight corrosion nearside rear crossmember

slight corrosion offside & nearside under sills

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion offside & nearside centre sills to lower door pillers more than 30 cm from suspension / seat belt mounts sharp edges taped over.

slight corrosion nearside rear crossmember

slight corrosion offside & nearside under sills

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,861 miles

advisory notice issued with vt 30

Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear crossmember corroded

slight corrosion o/s door step & front & rear sill.slight corrosion n/s centre sill. †corrosion o/s & n/s front under sill 30 cm away from suspension

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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R407 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R407 VOD, 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 R407 VOD registered?

R407 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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