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R653 ADP

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 106,269 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 135,766 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 133,678 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak axle hub ()

Fail 8 May 2018 133,677 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Oil leak axle hub ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 131,450 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 131,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 128,686 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 128,384 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 118,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 118,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 113,493 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 113,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 107,082 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 99,472 miles

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

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

both rear axle hub seals leaking

Fail 3 May 2011 99,472 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear axle hub seals leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2011 99,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,821 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,682 miles

Roll bar link dust cover split

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Roll bar link dust cover split

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,685 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 85,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R653 ADP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R653 ADP, 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 R653 ADP registered?

R653 ADP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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