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R413 VRH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,507 mi
Last recorded188,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 VRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 188,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Securing ring missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 188,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Securing ring missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 171,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 171,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 157,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 157,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 149,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 148,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 147,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,330 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,113 miles

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,063 miles

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

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,898 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,863 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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R413 VRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R413 VRH, 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 R413 VRH registered?

R413 VRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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