CarVerify

Free Car Check

R412 NUF

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

251,352 mi
Last recorded251,352 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 251,352 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 98V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 251,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R17 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 98V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 242,518 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 233,933 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 233,926 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 226,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle/hub leaking oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2023 226,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle/hub leaking oil

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 223,540 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 223,540 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 220,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 220,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 220,145 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 218,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/Hub Seal - Slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 215,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm 215/65 R15 96H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Radiator Support Cross-Member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 208,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 200,050 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 200,039 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 191,365 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2014 191,365 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 182,071 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 182,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 172,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 160,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,514 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,881 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 109,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,185 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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R412 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R412 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R412 NUF?

You can check the full history of R412 NUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R412 NUF registered?

R412 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R412 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 NUF shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R412 NUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R412 NUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.