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R697 VOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

242,905 mi
Last recorded242,905 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 242,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 232,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 232,007 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 221,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 212,699 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 212,666 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 208,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 208,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 203,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking/detriation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 203,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges + cracking/detriation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 197,088 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air conditioning pump leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2017 197,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air conditioning pump leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2016 189,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 189,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 180,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 177,162 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 168,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 168,252 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,849 miles

n/s o/s childs seats fitted to centre

rear fog lamp comes on with front fogs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 149,245 miles

engine coolant leak

slight brake bind to rear

Fail 18 Mar 2011 138,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted

plastic under tray fitted

slight play to the nearside middle seat back

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Mar 2011 138,170 miles

child seats fitted

plastic under tray fitted

slight play to the nearside middle seat back

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,376 miles

front tyres starting to pearsh

Fail 19 Mar 2010 127,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to pearsh

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,692 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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R697 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R697 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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R697 VOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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