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R679 KAR

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 145,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 141,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,169 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,167 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 61,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,782 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 60,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 60,621 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 60,599 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,586 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 60,586 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,336 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,325 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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R679 KAR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R679 KAR, 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 R679 KAR registered?

R679 KAR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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