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R641 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

251,684 mi
Last recorded251,684 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 251,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 251,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 239,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 239,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 230,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 225,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 225,552 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 216,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 208,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 196,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 180,862 miles

ADV both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 164,582 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 164,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 150,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2009 150,576 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2008 136,211 miles

offside rear hub seal slight weap

Pass 13 Dec 2007 123,251 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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R641 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R641 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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R641 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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