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R459 AKR

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,634 mi
Last recorded100,634 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 AKR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,634 miles

N/S and O/S inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2026 100,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and rock and roll bed mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

N/S and O/S inner sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 96,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 95,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damage

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers side sill inner and outer corroded but not holed at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,596 miles

rear tyres recheck 2000 miles

Fail 2 Jan 2015 112,596 miles

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

rear tyres recheck 2000 miles

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low (215/65r15)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low (215/65r15)

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,648 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn & o/s/r

Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,648 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm worn & o/s/r

Pass 16 Jan 2012 119,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,550 miles

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

ball joint rubbers split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,278 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 82,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,740 miles

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

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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R459 AKR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R459 AKR, 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 R459 AKR registered?

R459 AKR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R459 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 AKR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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