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R576 KPH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,253 mi
Last recorded143,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 KPH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,253 miles

Coil spring insecure n/s rear spring top seat corrded (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front outer and dust cover loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all of under body/suspension corroded

n/s head light is brighter then o/s but ok at test

o/s inner sill corroded but no holes

radiator support holed/corroded

rear axle leaking oil from end bearings but not onto brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2019 137,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage steering rack has small leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear seat folded so belts not checked

under body corroded but no holes

Fail 14 Nov 2019 137,621 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross behind bumper holed member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear out rigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member behind bumper holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind on wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage slight leak from rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 179,370 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 175,373 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 175,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 169,764 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 149,547 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 149,464 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 133,556 miles

sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,036 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 120,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 120,209 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,661 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,846 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 81,737 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 73,767 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R576 KPH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R576 KPH, 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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R576 KPH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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