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R620 GRL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

277,738 mi
Last recorded277,738 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 GRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 277,738 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 269,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2023 260,577 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 250,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2021 241,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2020 227,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heavily undrsealed

Pass 2 Aug 2019 215,433 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 215,357 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing seat buckle missing because seat moved but belt still fitted to pillar unable check fitting (7.1.2 (a))

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

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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 192,223 miles

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 176,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 164,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 127,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 127,831 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,649 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

hi level brake light slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 105,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 102,585 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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R620 GRL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R620 GRL, 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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R620 GRL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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