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R587 LVE

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,240 mi
Last recorded176,240 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 176,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 173,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 168,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 158,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 148,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 139,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 120,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Age Cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre Age Cracked

Offside Front Tyre Age Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre Age Cracked

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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R587 LVE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R587 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R587 LVE registered?

R587 LVE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R587 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 LVE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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