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R52 WFV

1997 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,256 mi
Last recorded126,256 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 WFV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,256 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,939 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 122,921 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Very bad coolant leak from heater pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2018 117,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,225 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,101 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,123 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,139 miles

FRONT PANEL UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT PANEL UNDERNEATH CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 78,378 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,371 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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R52 WFV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R52 WFV, 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 R52 WFV registered?

R52 WFV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R52 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 WFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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