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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle under sealed
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear body/chassis corroded
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog light/spot light has broken glass with jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Inner arch corroded within 30cm of towbar mountings (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Inner arch corroded within 30cm of towbar mountings (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( marked in chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (marked in chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ( marked in chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre perished.
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front corroded (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers small splits
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front corroded (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
wipers small splits
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
front brake discs corroded
rear tyres worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING
n/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust system rusty
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
exhaust system rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R569 PEL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R569 PEL, 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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R569 PEL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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