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R648 SSA

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,675 mi
Last recorded197,675 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 SSA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 197,675 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 197,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 190,937 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 190,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 189,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 189,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 167,220 miles

Coolant leak nearside front. Cooling fan operating continually when engine running

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Warning lamp indicates an airbag/SRS fault

Fail 22 Oct 2012 167,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak nearside front. Cooling fan operating continually when engine running

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Warning lamp indicates an airbag/SRS fault

Pass 17 Oct 2011 149,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning light flashing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding at both front wheels

Fail 17 Oct 2011 149,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning light flashing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding at both front wheels

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,407 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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R648 SSA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R648 SSA, 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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R648 SSA is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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