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R690 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,230 mi
Last recorded219,230 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 219,230 miles

Offside Front x member corroded

corrosion to battery tray

Fail 14 Feb 2025 219,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front x member corroded

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 18 May 2022 218,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 218,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 217,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 206,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 206,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 196,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 196,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 187,071 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and cut

Fail 31 May 2017 187,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and cut

Pass 2 Dec 2015 175,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 168,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 160,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 150,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 143,316 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 9 Nov 2010 138,228 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 4 Aug 2009 111,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,789 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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R690 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R690 VOD, 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 R690 VOD registered?

R690 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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