MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Rear Oil leak axle hub ()
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 ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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
Roll bar link dust cover split
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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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.
Is R653 ADP safe to buy?
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