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R563 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

272,292 mi
Last recorded272,292 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2025 272,292 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed HEAVY OIL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake seized, unable to rotate wheel, wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear valance HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2024 251,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 251,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 242,411 miles

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

WELDING REPAIRS UNDERSEALED OR COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIMS.

Fail 23 Nov 2022 242,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

WELDING REPAIRS UNDERSEALED OR COVERED BY PLASTIC TRIMS.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 237,615 miles

WELDING AND REPAIRS TO REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL. PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED OVER OUTER EDGES OF ARCHES.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 237,410 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ASSOCIATED SILL CORROSION. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FIRST ROW. DUE TO INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORROSION. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FIRST ROW. DUE TO INNER AND OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORROSION. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 232,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 219,565 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 219,068 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER AT FLEXI AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO SYSTEM LEAK. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO OUT RIGGER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL INNER AN OUTER AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO OUT RIGGER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 208,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 196,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 184,428 miles

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

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

rear brake disc surface slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2016 184,428 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake disc surface slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 176,203 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 176,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 170,609 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 170,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 159,761 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 147,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 137,516 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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R563 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R563 VOD, 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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R563 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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