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R709 CCY

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,052 mi
Last recorded122,052 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,044 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,069 miles

bonnet slam panel becoming corroded

both inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 106,159 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,534 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,258 miles

wax oiled

Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,754 miles

oil leak .

Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak .

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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R709 CCY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc 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 R709 CCY, 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 R709 CCY registered?

R709 CCY is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R709 CCY safe to buy?

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