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R702 BBK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r body attachment mount/bracket rusted through

o/s/r inner sill rusted through

Fail 16 Apr 2014 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r body attachment mount/bracket rusted through

o/s/r inner sill rusted through

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,472 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,119 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,987 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,964 miles

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

O/S/F lower ball joint boot split

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,964 miles

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

O/S/F lower ball joint boot split

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R702 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R702 BBK, 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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R702 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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