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R572 YYC

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,718 mi
Last recorded201,718 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 201,718 miles

Nearside Front radiator mount corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 199,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 198,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 196,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 195,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 194,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 193,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 190,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 186,870 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 181,206 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2016 172,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 172,735 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

offside rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 168,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

radiator crossmember corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2015 168,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

radiator crossmember corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2014 165,721 miles

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

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

battery held firm with wire strapping

corrosion nearside sill outside prescribed area

slight corrosion front crossmember outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Jan 2014 165,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion nearside sill outside prescribed area

slight corrosion front crossmember outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Mar 2012 159,395 miles

exhaustsystem deteriorated & blowing in several areas (temp repair carried out to pass mot)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 159,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaustsystem deteriorated & blowing in several areas (temp repair carried out to pass mot)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 152,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,557 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 148,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre splitting slightly on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 140,150 miles

n/s front tyre splitting slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,283 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 121,318 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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R572 YYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R572 YYC, 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 R572 YYC registered?

R572 YYC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R572 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 YYC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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