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R703 LVE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,756 mi
Last recorded164,756 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 164,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 164,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 158,460 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 154,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 154,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 152,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 151,918 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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R703 LVE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R703 LVE, 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 R703 LVE registered?

R703 LVE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R703 LVE safe to buy?

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