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R633 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

257,094 mi
Last recorded257,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 257,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 265,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 256,280 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underbody also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 253,426 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front rad support corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2023 253,426 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front rad support corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 251,035 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 243,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

front cross beam corroded and holed

offside battery tray in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2017 232,400 miles

Nearside 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

all brakes holding on slightly

all tyres slightly perished

front cross beam corroded and holed

offside battery tray in poor condition

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2016 223,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front cross beam corroded and holed

offside battery tray in poor condition

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in and around prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2016 223,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front cross beam corroded and holed

offside battery tray in poor condition

underside of vehicle slightly corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2015 217,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 217,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 208,338 miles

exhaust corroded & starting to leak

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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R633 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R633 VOD, 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 R633 VOD registered?

R633 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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