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R65 OAH

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,057 mi
Last recorded191,057 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 OAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both seat belts retraction impeded by rear luggage

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Oct 2025 191,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing inaccessible (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both seat belts retraction impeded by rear luggage

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2024 189,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 189,757 miles

Central Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Continuous diesel leak - fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 189,707 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and closing panel area holed ,and previously repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and closing panel area holed, and previously repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 187,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small split were the pipe joins the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 178,105 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 178,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,908 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 173,050 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s/r inner door sill is corroded & holed near suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 167,098 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 164,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 160,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 154,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 127,565 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R65 OAH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R65 OAH, 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 R65 OAH registered?

R65 OAH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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