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R617 GGR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,049 mi
Last recorded226,049 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 GGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 226,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 224,302 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 223,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 217,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 213,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 206,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 198,938 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 198,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 196,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 194,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 118,171 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 163,934 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 163,934 miles

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

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

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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R617 GGR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R617 GGR, 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 R617 GGR registered?

R617 GGR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R617 GGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 GGR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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