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R426 LBX

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,815 mi
Last recorded139,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,101 miles

front brake pads worn and slight corrosion on brake discs

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and nailed

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,569 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,541 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosian (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slight corrosian (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outside perscrided area (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,366 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,957 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 107,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,676 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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R426 LBX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R426 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 R426 LBX registered?

R426 LBX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R426 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 LBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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